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June 2023
EDITOR'S NOTES: A More Nuanced Look at the ‘Valley of Death’
HONOLULU — “Psalm 23” is most likely the origin of the term “Valley of Death” used in the defense acquisition world. -
May 2023
JUST IN: Coast Guard Learning to Love Data Management, Information Technology
As the United States Coast Guard defines its roll in an increasingly complex maritime domain, it must focus on managing decades of data and harnessing information technology, said the service’s top official. -
February 2023
2023 NDAA Provides New Opportunities for Industry
By Stephanie Barna , Alex Hastings and Michele PearceThe 4400-page 2023 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $858 billion in total defense spending and contains several provisions that will be of interest to companies across industries that do business with the U.S. government. -
December 2022
Pentagon Paves Road Map for Zero Trust by 2027
By Meredith RoatenThe Defense Department has finally laid out its plan for protecting its cyber networks after years of pledging to make it a commitment. -
December 2022
Army Evaluates Zero Trust Cybersecurity for JADC2
The Army wants to implement a zero trust cybersecurity framework as it transforms itself into a data-centric force. -
November 2022
Defense Base Prepares for New CMMC Rules (Updated)
By Meredith RoatenOne year after the Pentagon announced its newest cybersecurity guidelines, industry is still figuring out how it will comply with new rules and operate in a new environment. -
November 2022
JADC2 Could Introduce Cyber Risks At Unprecedented Scale
By Jason AtwellWhile JADC2 at the conceptual level has clear tactical intents and purposes, as one moves further down toward the underlying technology — such as the nodes, links and platforms that will form its structure — there are clear issues with operations, security and maintenance. -
October 2022
Zero Trust Architecture Rises Across Industries
By Meredith RoatenGovernment agencies and businesses around the world are moving rapidly to adopt the cybersecurity practice zero trust, a change from just a few years ago, according to a new report. -
September 2022
JUST IN: AUKUS Agreement Poses Cybersecurity Risk to Allies
The trilateral agreement that will bring U.S. and U.K. know-how to help Australia field nuclear-powered submarines will be a big, fat target for cyber spies, senior defense leaders warned. -
September 2022
Government Seeking Quantum-Proof Encryption
By Meredith RoatenOnce matured, quantum technology is expected to create a shift in the defense world due to the large volume of data it will be able to quickly process. While that can lead to great advances in science and technology, it can also empower those seeking to break into encrypted communications.