Defense Systems
DHS adds cyber requirements for transportation industry
The Transportation Security Agency and the Coast Guard are getting increased authority over industry cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
Software reform tops Air Force acquisition nom's priorities
Improving how the service acquires software and IT systems, while making DevSecOps the norm ranks among the top priorities for Andrew Hunter, the White House nominee to be assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics.
Defense Systems
DOD personnel now subject to 'continuous vetting'
Defense and military personnel are now a part of an automated "continuous vetting" program that will flag concerning behavior or circumstances as part of the security clearance process.
Policy
NSA Cyber Chief Spells Out Near-Term Priorities
Ransomware is a top concern, but the agency is also looking ahead to defending networked weapons and post-quantum encryption.
Science & Tech
How Well Can AI Pick Targets From Satellite Photos? Army Test Aims to Find Out
The Scarlet Dragon exercise is evaluating ways the service might put new tools to use in the very near term.
Ideas
Keep The US Retreat from Afghanistan From Emboldening China
Start by recalling precisely how deterrence works.
Threats
Active-Duty Suicide Rate Hit Record High in 2020
The rate among soldiers was nearly double that of sailors, DOD’s annual suicide report found.
Science & Tech
America’s First Exascale Supercomputer Is ‘On Track’ for 2021 Deployment
Next-gen systems like Oak Ridge's latest are expected to drive unprecedented innovation.
Policy
The 9/11 Commission Said National Security Vacancies Were A Problem. Biden’s Pentagon Is ‘Far Worse’
The Senate is “falling far behind” as Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees consider 14 nominees this week.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Begins ‘Continuous Vetting’ of All Troops for Insider Threats, Extremism; Social Media May Come Next
Automatic alerts will flag records or activities of concern among all Defense Department personnel.
Ideas
More Than Just Subs: AUKUS Will Change Pacific Air Ops as Well
For example, U.S. air forces will be able to practice and refine the burgeoning agile combat employment, or ACE, concept.
Ideas
What’s Next for the Quad?
This year’s summit has demonstrated the leaders’ ambitions. Regular leaders’ summits will be needed to maintain the pace and focus.
Defense Systems
DISA reorganizes cloud office
The Defense Information Systems Agency has reorganized its cloud offices, combining the Cloud Computing Program Office with DISA's hosting services directorate and ecosystem.
Defense Systems
DHS faces steep climb with financial systems modernization
The agency made some awards on a long-delayed financial management modernization effort earlier this month, but years of work awaits the agency on establishing an enterprisewide system.
Ideas
America Should Help Iran Get COVID Vaccines
There are at least two national-security reasons Biden should seize this opportunity.
Business
