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SOCOM Technologies Blaze Trails for Others in Defense

What is unique to special operations becomes de rigueur across the department.

Two U.S. Army special forces soldiers conduct radio checks during Exercise Combined Resolve in December, which included special operations forces from Ukraine. The U.S. Special Operations Command is pursuing multiple approaches to establish communications links with special forces and partner nations, and these approaches may become part of conventional force operations. U.S. Army photo

On Point: Q&A With Rob Joyce

In this month's On Point column, we have a Q&A session with Rob Joyce, cybersecurity director for the National Security Agency, who shares his thoughts.

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Beyond Thunderdome: DISA Plans Ahead on Zero Trust

Officials define current and future cybersecurity.

Stephen Wallace, chief technology officer and director of DISA’s Emerging Technology Directorate, shown during a session of TechNet Cyber 2022, told reporters during a media roundtable at the conference that his organization already is evaluating future capabilities for the next generation of Thunderdome. Photo by Michael Carpenter

DISA's Maps Stratus Program's Future

The agency delivers the first apps under the cloud program.

Sharon Woods, director of DISA's Digital Hosting and Computing Center, shown during a panel discussion at TechNet Cyber 2022, also updated reporters on the status of Stratus, a hybrid, on-premise cloud computing program to replace milCloud 2.0 during a media roundtable at the event. Photo by Michael Carpenter

U.S. Cyber Command Eyes Enhanced Budgetary Control

U.S. Cyber Command taking the reins for cyber warfighting via advancing budgetary oversight will help the command fine-tune its operations, leader says.

Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, USAF, director of operations, U.S. Cyber Command, discusses the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture during a keynote presentation at TechNet Cyber 2022. Photo by Michael Carpenter

Stone Nominated for Appointment to Rank of Rear Admiral

Capt. Christopher D. Stone, USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral.

Microsoft Products Most Exploited in 2021, Cyber Agencies Declare

The company’s software provided a way in for cyber marauders worldwide.

The extent of global cyber attacks in 2021 reached a level, complexity and sophistication not seen before, experts say. Credit: Shutterstock/supimol kumying

DISA to Release Data Strategy Soon, Needs Industry Help

The agency is developing policies for enhanced data management and identifying necessary technical capabilities to support agency operations.

Michelle Lee, director, Threat Intelligence at Lumen Technologies (l) and Caroline Kuharske, acting chief data officer, Defense Information Systems Agency, converse during a sesison at AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber 2022. Photo by Michael Carpenter

Advice for Chief Technology Officers

Technology modernization can be grueling, but it is a vital endeavor for continued cybersecurity and mission success.

Danielle Metz, chief information technology strategist, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Defense Department, speaks at AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber 2022. Photo by Michael Carpenter

The Quantum Cryptography Conundrum

Time is of essence in preparing for quantum-resistant cryptography, leader says.

The Department of Defense needs to begin to prepare now for future quantum-resistent cryptological algorithms that will need to be quickly upgraded into existing IT infrastructure to protect against adversarial decryption, warns Deepak Seth, DISA’s chief engineer, Emerging Technologies Directorate. Photo by Michael Carpenter