Threats
DHS Tries to Root Out 'Domestic Violent Extremism' In Its Ranks
Department will work "with urgency and focus to address" insider threats, secretary says.
Defense Systems
Pentagon readies new policy to boost cyber workforce
The Defense Department is developing a new policy series aimed at improving the cyber workforce, but it has substantial work to do to recruit the talent needed in the future.
Defense Systems
Space Command moves for tighter cyber integration
U.S. Space Command is standing up a dedicated joint cyber center to improve integration with U.S. Cyber Command.
Defense Systems
HASC chair calls for new incentives to reduce defense costs
Divesting of legacy systems to make way for new technologies is expensive and at the heart of the Defense Department's budget debate. But could new incentives for contractors make a difference?
Defense Systems
Consortium OTAs suffer from lack of guidance, data, IG finds
The Defense Department's internal watchdog found a lack of data on other transaction awards made through consortiums.
Defense Systems
Sunsetting CVR but keeping the collaboration
Commercial Virtual Remote, spun up last year to support pandemic telework, goes away this summer. DISA's Global Directory is the key to ensuring the cloud collaboration continues.
Defense Systems
A single platform for the Fourth Estate
2021 is a big year for DISA as it begins moving all DOD components to a single services network.
Defense Systems
How CBII secures DOD networks, improves performance
The Cloud-Based Internet Isolation gives mission partners a way to offload internet browsing from Defense Department networks so they can conserve bandwidth for essential functions.
Defense Systems
DARPA-funded fabric protects against chemical, biologic threats
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is developing new fabrics and protective equipment that can reduce the risk of chemical and biological threats to service members and responders.
Defense Systems
CISA issues warning on exploited VPN flaw
A Chinese hacking campaign is using known flaws in a virtual private network application to breach entity networks and implant the SUPERNOVA malware.
Defense Systems
Russian operations targeting cloud and email, advisory warns
A new advisory describes how organizations can counter tactics and techniques used by Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence service, the attackers behind the intrusion involving SolarWinds.
Science & Tech
Former NGA Head to Join Satellite-Imagery Firm
An intelligence chief who embraced transparency says AI will shape the next chapter of imagery analysis.
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Policy
US Army to Replace Criminal Investigations Chief In Wake of Guillen’s Death
The service’s Criminal Investigation Command has faced criticism for its lax casework on soldier deaths, assaults and suicides.
Ideas
How to Think About Counterinsurgency After Afghanistan
Realistic policy depends on a closer look at costs, benefits, and the objectives of would-be counterinsurgency partners.
Ideas
China to US: Back Off and Calm Down
Foreign Minister Wang Yi just delivered a raw, propaganda-tainted rebuke of Washington’s leaders for stoking “fears” of China’s rise.
Science & Tech
A Better Way to Spot Deep-Faked Satellite Images
Training AIs to look at 26 subtle features may help thwart attempts to peddle fraudulent imagery.
Ideas
