Threats
No 'Systemic Risk' to Government Networks From Latest Breach, CISA Says
The nation’s cyber defense agency confirmed it was providing assistance to several federal agencies that have been impacted in an apparent global cyberattack.
Defense Systems
The Future of Army Software Development
“We're not just evaluating the solution, we're evaluating the company's ability to be agile,” said the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for data, engineering and software.
Defense Systems
Pentagon Wants To Demo Space Internet Capabilities This Year
DOD’s innovation agency is working with seven companies on it, following a request for proposal awarded earlier this year.
Defense Systems
A Decade-Old Cyber Policy Desperately Needs an Update, Group Says
The bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium Commission has recommendations for a new critical-infrastructure playbook.
Defense Systems
Army Follows Other Branches in Reorganizing IT Efforts
Expect a one-stop cyber shop as network-related programs move to new homes.
Science & Tech
Space Force Will Look At How to Hack Targets From Space
“We're laying the groundwork for starting to figure that,” said the leader of Space Operations Command.
Science & Tech
In Ukraine, USAID Created a Blueprint for Digital Citizenship. Now They’re Exporting It
The value of a USAID investment comes into sharp focus as Putin attempts to “win an information war in the Global South,” Samantha Power says.
Defense Systems
NRO, Awash in Satellites and Their Data, Hopes AI Can Help It Cope
Artificial intelligence and machine learning could help send information faster and simplify constellation management, said the agency’s director, Chris Scolese.
Defense Systems
State Department Worries About Cyber Vulnerabilities Amid Debt Debate
The department wants to spend nearly $1 billion on cybersecurity in 2024 to improve networks and communications devices.
Policy
Fill the Job of National Cyber Director, Lawmakers Urge Biden
The previous director left nearly three months ago, just before the administration released its national cyber strategy.
Ideas
To Keep Hackers Out of US Weapons, the Pentagon Needs to Get In
Constant surveillance of data flows is key to spotting dangerous intrusions.
Defense Systems
The Pentagon Wants to Peer Inside Its Cloud Providers’ Infrastructure
Recent leaks have the CIO’s office contemplating red teams and more IP scanning.
Defense Systems
Pentagon Network Chiefs Are Putting Automation to Work
Tireless cyber tools can patrol parts of DOD’s networks, tools, and applications where hackers like to hide.
Policy
Pentagon Lags on Software-Buying Reforms, GAO says
DOD has yet to implement any of the 2018-19 recommendations of the Defense Science Board, and more besides.
Defense Systems
NSA Pushes Eavesdropping Law, Hits TikTok, Braces for AI-Boosted Attacks
AI will help malicious actors “to be better or faster,” says the spy agency’s cybersecurity director.
Ideas
The Army Wants SBOMs—and So Should the Other Services
Software bills of materials are key to keeping track of what code is running your weapons or systems.
Defense Systems