Threats
Is the Shutdown Making Us Vulnerable to a Cyber Attack?
With the federal government shut down, there's fewer staff to prevent a cyber attack. By Brittany Ballenstedt
Science & Tech
Here's a List of Data Centers the NSA Is (Probably) Spying On
The sheer amount of Internet concentrated in these facilities makes them hot targets for spy agencies like the NSA. By John Metcalfe
Business
Watchdog Finds 719 Problems with the Pentagon’s F-35 Program
In a review of the F-35 program, the Pentagon’s Inspector General says the military lost control of contractors and quality management. By Mark Micheli
Science & Tech
Why Britain's New Cyberwar Capabilities May Just Be Political Posturing
It'll be a while before London builds an army of hackers. For now, its just another proposal from Whitehall. By Leo Mirani
Science & Tech
Why the Military Needs Commercial Satellite Technology
The need for commerical satellite technology will only grow as data usage increases and more UAVs take to the air due to the asymmetrical threat environment. By Rick Lober
Business
The U.S. Should Cut Its Nuclear Arsenal Before Sequester Does
The Pentagon needs to 'operate realistically' at the spending levels mandated by law and begin cutting back on its nuclear arsenal, a new report says. By Rachel Oswald
Science & Tech
Blackberry Bets Big on the Defense Department
With sluggish consumer sales, Blackberry is setting its sights on large organizations like the Defense Department. By Aliya Sternstein
Science & Tech
Vetting Videos of War
Conflict videos from Syria are notoriously unreliable. Here's one company working to authenticate the real ones. By Steve Ercolani
Science & Tech
Facebook's Advice to the NSA
The broader problem, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says, is the NSA's continued obfuscation of its programs, even after their revelation into the public mind and the public conversation. By Megan Garber
Science & Tech
Clean Energy Gets an Unlikely Ally: Military Veterans
A rising chorus of voices from the national security community are united by what is fast becoming a consensus view: investments in clean energy strengthens our national security and gives our service members an edge on the battlefield. By Chris Rey
Ideas
How Photographic Technology Shapes Our Understanding of War
From Polaroids to Instagram, the methods we used to document conflict have drastically changed. So has our understanding of what war really is. By Peter Osnos
Science & Tech
Can the U.S. and China Get Along in Outer Space?
China is improving and testing its anti-satellite capabilities. The Pentagon is, too. By Michael Krepon
Science & Tech
Meet the Encryption Aficionados Who Know How to Hide From the NSA's Watching Eye
Privacy advocates are using 'cryptoparties' to train computer users to better guard their data against surveillance. By Greg Thomas
Science & Tech
More Basic Research is Needed to Enhance America's National Security Capabilities
Money in this realm reaps dividends and can create the technology and tools needed to combat the threats of tomorrow. By Allan Sontesby and Joseph R. DeTrani
Science & Tech
How Social Media Helps Make the Case for War with Syria
The Obama administration is relying heavily on social media reports of chemical attacks to bolster its case for a military strike against Syria. By Michael Hirsh
Science & Tech
Why the U.S. Should Use Cyber Weapons Against Syria
The crisis in Syria is a good opportunity to show that U.S. cyber weapons can be used effectively (and ethically) on the battlefield. By Jason Healey
Science & Tech
Obama's Power To Set Cybersecurity Standards Is Limited
For the last three years, President Obama has been unable to get a cybersecurity bill through Congress. By Matthew Cooper
Ideas
Pentagon’s Syria Response Reveals Limits of Prized Cyber, Drone Arsenal
Here’s why the 'clarity' of a 20th century cruise missile strike likely will trump the 'sophistication' of the Pentagon’s 21st century drones and cyber-weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Why a Precision Strike Won't Work in Syria
The Kosovo model for a precision strike against Syria ignores two important things - they're not always that precise and there's no guarantee that Assad will back down any time soon. By James Fallows
Policy