Defense
Zoom's new security authorization might mean expanded use by defense components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Policy
Zoom's New Security Authorization Might Soon Mean Expanded Use by Defense Components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Inching Closer to the Long-Awaited, Next Generation of Supercomputers
Following a recent delivery, involved federal teams are now “focused on preparing for full user operations,” Nextgov confirmed.
Cybersecurity
Navy to Explore Land to Sea Cyber Defense Technology in Upcoming Exercise
Proposals are due later this month for the event, which will unfold starting September 6.
Modernization
The Pentagon is Ready to Deliver on JADC2—Here’s How
With the implementation plan signed, officials are embarking on the next steps of this journey toward interoperability.
Emerging Tech
Space Agency Could Get Missile-Tracking Satellites Earlier than Anticipated
A budget increase accelerates the original timeline, a senior defense official said.
Emerging Tech
IARPA Project Aims to Identify People from Drones by More Than Just Their Face
“It'll be interesting to see in a year or two from now,” according to the program manager.
Modernization
DOD Awards Verizon Almost $1 Billion to Modernize its Networks
New communications equipment will soon be deployed at the Pentagon and beyond.
Modernization
USCIS Awards More than $100 Million to Modernize its IT and Customer Services
A digital transformation is set to unfold over the next 5 years.
Cybersecurity
Senators Ask DHS for Strategy to Protect U.S. Critical Infrastructure from Russia
They also raised a series of questions about modern cyber and disinformation threats.
Cybersecurity
Army Sees Results as it Continues to Expand its Data-Driven Tools and Cloud Ecosystem
A senior official shed light on progress the branch is making in its modernization pursuits.
Digital Government
Antitrust Investigation Results in Lawmakers Referring Amazon to Justice
Lawmakers allege ‘misleading behavior’ from the company.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Taps OTAs to Accelerate the Making of a Useful Quantum Supercomputer
An ultramodern system might not be so far off.
Policy
U.S. to Target North Korea’s Technology Access In Response to Recent Missile Tests
A “range of further actions” are anticipated for the coming days, an official said.
Cybersecurity
Worldwide Threats Hearing Highlights U.S. Cyber Concerns of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
National security officials warned that cyberattacks on Ukraine may one day ‘spillover.’
Emerging Tech
If Russia Hacks a U.S. Satellite, Then What?
A Russian official warned that impacting their satellites would be considered a declaration of war, but the U.S. stance is more circumspect.
Emerging Tech
DOD-Backed Effort Will Use Supercomputing to Predict Therapies for Future COVID-19 Variants
The aim is to build predictive models that might significantly reduce the time it takes to respond to yet-to-be-seen COVID-19 variants, once they surface.
Cybersecurity
‘You Are a Target’: Navy Warns Staff to Prepare for Cyber Threats
The Navy modernized and extended the reach of its information technology beyond traditional security boundaries over the last few years.
Emerging Tech
Despite U.S.-Russia Tensions, the First All-Commercial Flight to ISS is Still On
An initial launch is set for late March, officials confirmed.
Policy