The Defense Information Systems Agency has seected Forescout Technologies to provide a security platform that will serve as the foundation of the Department of Defense’s “Comply to Connect” initiative under the terms of a multimillion dollar contract. The C2C program was launched to establish a security framework that would enable the department to ensure the […]
The Air Force Global Strike Command plans to roll out a series of different hypersonic missiles over the next few years to test the weapon's real-world effectiveness, according to an official. Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, commander of the 8th Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, said the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon will serve […]
Cybersecurity officials have emphasized the importance of visibility in ensuring a streamlined and secure transition to the cloud. Brian Gattoni, chief technology officer at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said "visibility is where security is going to start. If you can't see it, you can't protect it," GovernmentCIO reported. Gattoni pointed to how CISA relies on […]
Paul Puckett III, director of the Army's Enterprise Cloud Management Office, has highlighted the service's efforts to establish a foundation for common secure cloud services. ECMO and the Army Analytics Group joined forces to stand up what Pucket called "cArmy," whose purpose is in line with the secure cloud computing architecture recommended by the Defense Information […]
Google and Simple Technology Solutions are collaborating on a contract to modernize the Navy’s approach to maintaining and repairing its vessels and facilities. STS was named prime contractor for the Navy contract while Google has been selected as a subcontractor. According to a statement issued by STS Chief Technology Officer Aaron Kilinski, the initial goal […]
Two congressmen have announced they will introduce a resolution that would identify what the government has done and what more it needs to do in the realm of artificial intelligence. Rep, Will Hurd, a two time Wash100 winner, said he and Rep. Robin Kelly will introduce a resolution that will further recognize AI's implications on […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has published a report outlining a new strategy aimed at ensuring the security and resilience of the country’s 5G infrastructure. The strategy defines five strategic initiatives that emphasize the importance of supporting 5G policy and standards development, increasing situational awareness of 5G supply chain risks to minimize vulnerabilities and […]
U.S. Cyber Command Commander Paul Nakasone, a four-time Wash100 awardee, has explained how the United States is using a "defend forward" strategy against adversaries interfering with U.S. elections or conducting cyberattacks. Nakasone, who also serves as the director of the National Security Agency, said USCYBERCOM adopted the more offensive strategy to counter foreign threats targeting U.S. […]
NASA plans to rely on automation to deal with basic security threats as the agency moves to a zero-trust architecture, freeing up analytical resources for customized attacks, according to an official. Mike Witt, associate chief information security officer for cybersecurity and privacy at NASA, said the agency's zero-trust project will take several years but is […]
The head of the Department of Energy’s center of artificial intelligence has expressed concern over the agency’s lack of AI framework for professionals. During the AI in Government virtual event held on August 20, Cherly Ingstad, director for Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office, said DOE units have been having difficulties recruiting, retaining and developing a […]
