Defense Systems
The CIA’s data-challenged AI imperative
Mastering the technology is key to being able to “disrupt those entities that do not,” said an agency cyber policy official.
Policy
Defense One Radio, Ep. 135: The uncertain future of an eavesdropping law
We review the history of FISA Section 702 ahead of its possible expiration at the end of the year.
Threats
Ransomware gang targeting defense firms, FBI warns
The Snatch ransomware group has been learning from others to improve its own ploys, including data theft and double extortion, cyber authorities say.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 133: Unpacking the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber conference
In this episode, we review several things we learned at the Air & Space Forces Association's biggest annual event.
Defense Systems
NSA ‘recently completed’ AI strategic study, director says
Outgoing chief Gen. Paul Nakasone looks back, forward, and pushes for Sec. 702 authority.
Science & Tech
IARPA’s new pants will record your location
The intelligence research agency is crafting smart clothing technology equipped with audio, video and geolocation sensors.
Threats
How the US is using open-source intel to track Russia's war in Ukraine
Analysts are moving beyond who-what-when-where to "really focusing on the why,” a senior defense intelligence official said.
Defense Systems
Get serious about data, US intelligence leaders tell agencies
ODNI’s new three-year plan aims to turn data-gathering from afterthought to key asset.
Defense Systems
Intel leaders, White House argue for keeping digital spy powers
Agencies have less than six months to convince a divided Congress to re-up an expiring warrantless surveillance authority.
Threats
Pentagon will create office to monitor users and insider threats in wake of leaks
Review came after a junior airman was charged with posting Ukraine war documents and other secret information online.
Ideas