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Millennials could just pose as grave a cybersecurity risk to enterprise networks as cyber criminals, according to one recent study. With more of them entering the federal workplace, they bring along technology preferences and bad behavior that threaten security of federal IT systems, according to cybersecurity developer Forcepoint.

The next 17 days leading up to the presidential election pose a rather vulnerable time for the United States—more so than usual during a transition of power, says Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. “This year, for lots of reasons, people are nervous, particularly for an election cycle that has been sportier than normal,” Clapper shared during at presentation Thursday at AFCEA’s Emerging Professionals in Intelligence Committee (EPIC) speaker series. 

The increased focus on the sharing of information—whether among U.S. agencies or with international allies—has resulted in an expanded reliance on content management systems. These platforms enable collaboration on an enterprise-wide scale, letting groups across the Defense Department and NATO effectively share mission-critical information and documentation. 

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh C. Johnson gave a report on the department’s progress in cyber hiring, announcing more than 120 new employees.

Working alongside DCNS, Thales will provide a number of advanced systems for the French navy's new frigate program.

Brig. Gen. Terrence J. McKenrick, USA, has been assigned as deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Central/3rd U.S. Army, Kuwait.

Brig. Gen. Timothy J. McAteer, USA, has been assigned as deputy director, plans and programs, U.S. Africa Command, Germany.

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Rear Adm. Jeffrey R.