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The Cyber Edge is SIGNAL Media’s home for the expanding world of cyber technologies. The Cyber Edge highlights threats and solutions built around interviews with key government/military and cyber leaders. The Cyber Edge is written by SIGNAL Media journalists and subject matter experts specifically for AFCEA's core audience of cyber and communications professionals. The content is relevant, focused and mission driven. The Cyber Edge also appears quarterly in SIGNAL Magazine and in a monthly newsletter format.

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To better protect critical and cyber security infrastructure, CISA has added healthcare experts to its Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. Credit: Spiroview Inc/Shutterstock

CISA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Pivots to Meet the Threat

The advisory body expands to assist the agency in tackling broader cybersecurity issues.

Jun 01, 2023

The Advantage Horizon model fits the Analytics Journey to the Cynefin framework. Advantage Model created by Col. Daniel Crawford, USA

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As the Department of the Air Force pursues air- and space-related joint all-domain command and control, it is asking industry to provide capabilities that they can integrate. “If you are a company that is providing more than a single product to the Department of the Air Force, then integrate them. Do the work on your side to integrate the capability across [our capabilities],” says the leader in charge of command, control, communications and battle management. Credit: SergeyBitos/Shutterstock

Illuminating the Department of the Air Force Battle Network

Jun 01, 2023

The Air Force is examining how humans make decisions while performing command and control and battle management functions. Their premise is that adding computers to automate some of those functions will advance decision-making. Credit: i3D/Shutterstock

Figuring Out the Human Side of Command and Control

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, carries out aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, April 28, 2022. The 179th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew

On Point: Q&A With Gen. John Hyten, USAF (Ret.)

Army Col. Christopher Caldwell, the J3 operations director assigned to Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS), details the capabilities of the JTF-CS common operating picture to Commanding General Maj. Gen. Jeff Van and JTF-CS staff during a Joint All-Domain Command & Control System demonstration. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman/Released

President's Commentary: The Evolution From Caveman Combat to JADC2

Medical technicians tend to simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in 2017. Credit: Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman, U.S. Air Force

Doctors Engage Trauma as Battlefield Enemy

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U.S. Army Is Considering AI Bill of Materials

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Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. March 30, 2023. Photo: E.J. Hersom, Department of Defense.

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Over the next year, to remain at the top of cyber abilities, Department of Defense cyber and technology efforts must include the advancement of cyber defenses and teams, additional technology and innovation, and continued growth of international partnerships. Credit: Shutterstock/TippaPatt

Partnerships Power Cyber Readiness

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The top three cyber and technology leaders at the Department of Defense—(l-r) John Sherman, chief information officer (CIO); Gen. Paul Nakasone, U.S. Cyber commander; and Lt. Gen. Bob Skinner, commander JFHQ-DODIN—are closely aligned, they say, which aids in understanding, outcomes and operations. “This is the best relationship that I’ve ever seen between the CIO, who [delivers] policy, guidance and government resources and the operational commander,” offered Gen. Skinner. Credit: Michael Carpenter

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The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross, CICR by its French acronym, provides humanitarian assistance around the world. One of its missions is to document human rights and humanitarian law violations. Credit: Martin Good, Shutterstock

Freedom of Speech Policy Creates a Cyber Loophole

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The military needs to further address the cybersecurity risks created by well-meaning social media policies. Credit: Sasha Ka/Shutterstock

Public Comment Sought on Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

Apr 26, 2023

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence's preliminary guide looks at possible practices related to migrating away from legacy cryptography. Shutterstock/Bartlomiej K. Wroblewski

‘Game-Changing’ Containers as a Service for Warfighters

Apr 25, 2023

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Disruptive by Design: Preparing for the Industry-wide Shakeup of CMMC

Jun 01, 2023

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Securing the Federal Software Supply Chain

May 30, 2023

Securing the supply chain of software products to the federal government is vital. Credit: VoodooDot/Shutterstock

U.S. Army Is Considering AI Bill of Materials

May 25, 2023

Similar to a software bill of materials (BOMs), an artificial intelligence BOMs could potentially provide an understanding of the traceability of algorithm creation to reduce cybersecurity risks and improve data aspects. Credit: Drozd Irina/Shutterstock

Crossing the Valley of Death: Estonia's Innovation-driven Defense Technologies Amid Cyber Threats

May 19, 2023

Expanding Knowledge and Accelerating Change: U.S. Air Force Airmen at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, honing their skills in satellite assembly during NATO's collective defense mission. Photo: Staff Sgt. Megan M. Beatty, U.S. Air Force.

Report: U.S. Cyber Command and NSA Leader Gen. Nakasone May Step Down This Summer

May 12, 2023

Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. March 30, 2023. Photo: E.J. Hersom, Department of Defense.

Maintaining a Premier Cyber Force on a World Stage

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Over the next year, to remain at the top of cyber abilities, Department of Defense cyber and technology efforts must include the advancement of cyber defenses and teams, additional technology and innovation, and continued growth of international partnerships. Credit: Shutterstock/TippaPatt

Partnerships Power Cyber Readiness

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The top three cyber and technology leaders at the Department of Defense—(l-r) John Sherman, chief information officer (CIO); Gen. Paul Nakasone, U.S. Cyber commander; and Lt. Gen. Bob Skinner, commander JFHQ-DODIN—are closely aligned, they say, which aids in understanding, outcomes and operations. “This is the best relationship that I’ve ever seen between the CIO, who [delivers] policy, guidance and government resources and the operational commander,” offered Gen. Skinner. Credit: Michael Carpenter

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A building in downtown after Russian shelling in Kharkiv. Credit: Drop of Light/Shutterstock

International Agreements Guard Against Illegal Cyber Weapons

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Freedom of Speech Policy Creates a Cyber Loophole

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Public Comment Sought on Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

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