March 2017

SIGNAL March 2017THE INTERNET OF THINGS
Clouding the Vision Of the Internet of Things
    The transition to the cloud is becoming more complex and unveiling more challenges.

The Internet Of Things Takes Shape
    DARPA technology could bring the IoT to fruition.

NATO Studying Military IoT Applications
    Officials aim to demonstrate the benefits of the Internet of Things for troops.

—Key Players in NATO’s IoT Study

Security Concerns Rising in the Age of IoT
    Experts call for uniform standards to reduce the vulnerabilities of smart technology.

—The New Normal of Breaches

HOMELAND SECURITY
Girding the Grid For Cyber Attacks
    A rapidly evolving threat complicates defensive efforts.

VIEWPOINT
A Door Opens for Acquisition Reform
    The change in the White House allows government to pursue new directions.

To Win the Cyber War, Think Like a Hacker
    Adopting an attacker’s mindset helps shore up defenses from the inside out.

MILITARY
Innovation Superiority Is Key to Recapturing U.S. Military Might
    Tapping outside ingenuity drives the U.S. Defense Department’s strategy to stay ahead of adversaries gaining technological ground.

COMMUNICATIONS
U.S. Army Has Some New Mojo
    The Rapid Equipping Force supplies troops with a new kit to bridge battlefield communication gaps.

DISRUPTIVE BY DESIGN
Siri, Tell Me a Joke. No, Not That One.

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTARY
Tread Carefully With the Internet of Things

AFCEA EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Support STEM Grants By Donating Old Electronics

INCOMING
Cutting the Gordian Knot of Privacy