Ideas
Hey, Big Tech, Don’t Abandon Uncle Sam’s Cyber Warriors
There’s a dangerously misguided provision in the otherwise laudable accord signed recently by 30 leading tech companies.
Defense Systems
NDAA markup keeps DISA cuts, ups cyber funding
As members of the House Armed Services Committee debated late into the night marking up the defense bill, the chairman pushed back on attempts to undo plans to examine combining or eliminating Pentagon back office functions.
Defense Systems
DOD stops selling Chinese mobile phones at military exchanges
The move is the latest salvo in the government's ongoing conflict with telecom companies Huawei and ZTE over concerns their devices could be used to facilitate Chinese government spying
Threats
Why Cities Are So Bad at Cybersecurity
Government systems are under near-constant attack from hackers, surveys show, but officials don’t know who’s attacking them or how to respond.
Defense Systems
In cyber defense, sometimes communication is overrated
The less time cybersecurity team members spend time talking about a responding to an attack, the better the outcome is likely to be, Army researchers found.
Defense Systems
DARPA looks for better satellite security
As defense agencies increasingly deploy constellations of low-earth orbit satellites, they want input into how to bake in security.
Defense Systems
NDAA markup includes slew of new cyber provisions
After a key subcommittee markup, the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act is now headed for the full House Armed Services Committee.
Business
Report: Insecure Contractor Emails Leave Government Vulnerable
Federal IT contractors aren’t using an email security tool that’s now mandated for agencies.
Science & Tech
DARPA Wants to Merge Human and Computer Cyber Defenders
The CHESS program would build on DARPA’s autonomous cybersecurity contest and traditional hacking competitions.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Releases Second Draft RFP For Multibillion Dollar JEDI Cloud
The final JEDI draft request for proposal includes answers to more than 1,000 questions industry posed in the first draft RFP.
Defense Systems
Air Force announces $950M contract for agile cyber R&D
The Air Force picks five small businesses to carry out agile research-and-development work in cybersecurity.
Defense Systems
White House reviewing new national cyber strategy
The Pentagon is looking to enhance its cyber posture review to sync with the White House cybersecurity strategy, which could land in August, a top DOD official told Congress.
Science & Tech
Coast Guard to Adopt Defense Department’s Electronic Health Records
The U.S. Coast Guard will go with the Defense Department’s MHS Genesis health records program, the same option currently being considered at Veterans Affairs.
Defense Systems
How gamification can boost cyber training
CyberWar: 2025 increases players' knowledge and experience of the planning, preparation, execution and assessment of joint cyberspace operations.
Threats
The Pentagon is Letting Hackers Loose on Its Travel Management System
Ethical hackers will scour the platform for security gaps in the department’s fifth bug bounty program.
Defense Systems
Special forces shape plans for new cyber career path
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller said long-term stability is key: "Once you’re, in you’re in."
Threats
In the Era of Fake News, VOA Is Fact-Checking Russia’s Messages
The agency’s Polygraph.info is desk expanding its “disinformation news” coverage.
Ideas
To Learn How to Protect America From Digital Threats, Look to Europe
European nations are charting the way, adopting whole-of-society methods for dealing with this new challenge.
Defense Systems
Raytheon's Dave Wajsgras wins FCW's 2018 Eagle Award
Raytheon may be better known for radar systems and weapons platforms, but FCW's 2018 Industry Eagle Award winner has quietly transformed government's IT security landscape.
Threats