Cybersecurity
The Teams Who Test US Cyber Defenses Aren’t Being Tough Enough: Pentagon Report
Overworked trainers and penetration testers can’t properly simulate the worst real-world threats, leaving operators “overconfident.”
Modernization
Pentagon Pushes for Speed in Cloud Strategy
The Defense Department expects multiple providers to support the different kinds of clouds of its missions.
Modernization
Microsoft Introduces Cloud Offerings for Where Networks Aren’t
The company's offerings are to support disaster response and military efforts in remote or network-deprived locations.
Cybersecurity
The Navy Needs 2 Tons of Storage Devices Burned to Ash
Researchers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center have a lot of classified information stored on digital devices and issued a solicitation to literally watch it all burn.
Ideas
A Mission Assurance Strategy Built for 2020 (and Beyond)
Our connected reality presents massive challenges to military and commercial entities working to safeguard networks from growing threats.
Modernization
Draft Solicitation for Multibillion DEOS Contract Released
Industry responses are due Feb. 15.
Podcasts
Critical Update: 3 Major Programs to Watch in 2019
To wrap season two, we run down three programs with high stakes for the agencies in play, as well as the rest of government.
Ideas
5 Ways Mobile Tech Can Optimize the Federal Supply Chain
Mobile devices can process more data and deliver richer capabilities than ever before.
Emerging Tech
Will Space Force Boost Already-Rising Spending on Satellites?
Defense execs see increased sales as Pentagon upgrades orbiting gear to fend off attacks.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon Wants to Stop Enemies From 'Poisoning' AI
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to defend machine learning tools against outside manipulation.
Modernization
Marine Corps Wants Cost-Effective Ways to Migrate Apps to the Cloud
The service wants to make sure it actually saves money moving applications from on-prem data centers to the cloud.
Ideas
Don’t Play Mob Ball: What Acquisition Pros Can Learn from Kids Soccer
PEOs tend to grab onto a hot new contract approach like elementary schoolers chasing a ball.
Artificial Intelligence
Former Google Chief to Chair Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group
Eric Schmidt will join 14 other tech experts on the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
Emerging Tech
Air Force’s CyberWorx Wants Partners To Help With Outreach, Tech Transfer
The innovation center is looking for partners to help in its efforts to “solve wicked operational problems.”
Ideas
The Shutdown Is Doing Lasting Damage to National Security
With every passing day, America’s defenses are weakening.
Modernization
Draft Solicitation for Multibillion DEOS Coming This Month
GSA signaled it is close to issuing a draft request for quotations for the Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract.
Digital Government
Defense Acquisition Reform Panel Suggests Reevaluating Department CIO
The Section 809 Panel’s third report recommends big changes to how the Defense Department buys technology.
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon Has More than 250 Cyber Gaps in Its Networks, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department has a lot of work to do to remedy some years-old cyber issues.
Emerging Tech
Air Force to Host First Small Business Pitch Day, With $40 Million Up For Grabs
The best pitches will leave with a signed contract in hand.
Cybersecurity