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Australia Adapts for the Future

The country works to uphold the rules-based order amid shifting geopolitics.

The Commonwealth of Australia, the sixth largest country in the world, is seeing the geopolitical environment shift in its Indo-Pacific region.

HF Receives New Life in Indo-Pacific

What’s old is new again across the vast contested region.

Two U.S. Army officers prepare for a fire mission at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii. The Indo-Pacific region stands to benefit from greater emphasis on high-frequency (HF) communications over the vast area. U.S. Army photo

AFCEA Helps Maintain Cybersecurity Certifications and Membership Matters

Since its start in 2012, AFCEA’s Continuing Education (CE) program has grown by expanding to more events at both the international and chapter levels and by increasing the number of certifications supported.

On Point: Q&A With John Cofrancesco

Q&A with John Cofrancesco, the vice president for government for Fortress Information Security. Cofrancesco is a former information officer with the U.S. Navy and a frequent cybersecurity subject matter expert for national news media.

Air Force Expanding Information Operations Classes

The 39th Info Ops Squadron moves to meet rising demand.

The U.S. Air Force’s 39th Information Operations Squadron is expanding its courses to meet increased demand for expertise in the information realm. Credit: DeymosHR/Shutterstock

Zero Trust Improves Both Cybersecurity and DISA

Thunderdome changes the way the agency operates.

The Defense Information Systems Agency created teams with representatives from across the agency to help define its zero trust-solution known as Thunderdome. By enhancing interagency communication and operation, the approach may change the way DISA does business. Tartila/Shutterstock

DISA Looks Heavenward for Cyber With NATO

Space is a top priority in work with international partners.

NATO’s Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana, along with a group of alliance ambassadors, visits the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force in Sigonella. The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is working with its NATO allies to improve communications across the breadth of alliance activities and systems. NATO

Automated Cyber Defense at Speed Is Manageable

XDR and MDR can shorten the time between attack and detection.

Extended detection and response (XDR)offers critical collective monitoring of identity management, intrusion sensors, firewall and cloud applications. PopTika/Shutterstock

Strengthening Alliances Is Critical for Tackling Shared Challenges

An enterprise-level mission partner environment is needed for JADC2.

MPE must support rapid decision making from the strategic to tactical level. At the cutting edge of coalition operations, a Green Beret with the U.S. Army’s 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) clears a room alongside Royal Thai Army soldiers during Cobra Gold 21. Courtesy Photo, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Defense Needs Coherent AI Strategy, Say Government Watchdogs

Keeping up with the Chinese will require more than just funding and intent.

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