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PQC Is Here, More Policies Are Coming

Government and industry face deadlines to migrate post-quantum encryption standards.

Cyber experts discuss post-quantum cryptography at TechNet Cyber 2026 in Baltimore. Credit: Pure Light Images

Pickle for STEM: AFCEA International Hosts 1st Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Twelve teams competed, raising money for AFCEA’s Educational Foundation.

Twelve teams of two participated in AFCEA International's first pickleball tournament fundraiser.

What the J6 Wants You To Know

The Joint Staff technology and communications leader calls for the widespread use of standardization.

The U. K. Royal Navy HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group operates with the U.S. Navy George Washington Carrier Strike Group in the Timor Sea, as part of Talisman Sabre, July 2025. Senior U.S. military leaders call for the understanding and widespread use of Allied Communications Publications 240, standards of which underpin effective operations, data sharing and network connections, among allies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley

Stealth in the Face of Adversaries: Integrating Intelligence Data Into Cyber Operations

Cyber offense and defense are more powerful that way, official says.

Daniel McCormack, chief operations officer of NSA's Cybersecurity Directorate, talks about the power of combining intelligence data with cyber operations at TechNet Cyber on June 4, 2026. Credit: Pure Light Images

Cyber Talent a Priority for the Department of War

Pentagon leaders are driving full cyber integration across all warfighting domains, prioritizing AI adoption and a talent strategy to strengthen U.S. military advantage.

Katherine Sutton, assistant secretary of war for cyber policy and principal cyber advisor to the secretary of war, speaks at TechNet Cyber 2026 in Baltimore. Pure Light Images

Developing the Next Generation of Cyber Talent Is a Priority for the Military's CIO

Digital advancements alone cannot replace the need for critical thinkers.

DOW CIO Kirsten Davies sits down to speak with SIGNAL Media during the TechNet Cyber conference in Baltimore on June 2, 2026. Credit: Pure Light Images

Lofty Goals for the Next Version of the Military Cloud

DISA officials update next steps for cloud, storage and compute services.

Cloud officials from the Defense Information Systems Agency brief on the next steps for the military’s cloud environment, at AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber Conference on June 3. Credit: Pure Light Images

Adversaries Could Really Harm U.S. Infrastructure, Experts Warn

Cyber experts warn of “dire” situation.

Military, civilian and private sector cyber experts, speaking at AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber conference on June 3, warn of “dire” risk to critical infrastructure from adversarial cyber attacks. Credit: Pure Light Images

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DISA Goes Full Steam Ahead on Multi-Partner Environment, Zero Trust

DISA is modernizing its networks with a zero-trust, multi-partner environment to boost cyber readiness and securely share data with evolving coalition partners.

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton sits down with SIGNAL Media for an exclusive interview. Credit: Edward Cannon, DISA photographer

Fresh Efforts Ease Hiring Issues at DISA

Novel initiatives and changes play major roles in addressing and alleviating the Defense Information Systems Agency talent acquisition challenges.

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton, director of DISA and the commander of the Department of War Cyber Defense Command, speaks during an exclusive, sit-down interview with SIGNAL Media. Credit: Edward Cannon, DISA photographer

On Point: Q&A With Kirsten Davies

As the Department of War chief information officer (CIO), Kirsten Davies leads information technology and cybersecurity strategy, budget and execution. She also ensures the resilience and operational effectiveness of the digital infrastructure that underpins warfighting, readiness and strategic deterrence and is authorized to modernize legacy environments and strengthen cyber resilience against a contested threat landscape. Among other duties, she oversees C4 systems, position, navigation and timing, and electromagnetic spectrum management.

U.S. Department of War CIO Kirsten Davies discusses zero-trust implementation and cyber budgets with SIGNAL Media. Credit: kitidach-stock.adobe.com generated with AI

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TechNet Cyber 2026 Coverage

PQC Is Here, More Policies Are Coming

Pickle for STEM: AFCEA International Hosts 1st Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

What the J6 Wants You To Know

Stealth in the Face of Adversaries: Integrating Intelligence Data Into Cyber Operations

Cyber Talent a Priority for the Department of War

Developing the Next Generation of Cyber Talent Is a Priority for the Military's CIO

Lofty Goals for the Next Version of the Military Cloud

Adversaries Could Really Harm U.S. Infrastructure, Experts Warn

Sponsor Content

Additional Event Coverage

DISA Goes Full Steam Ahead on Multi-Partner Environment, Zero Trust

Fresh Efforts Ease Hiring Issues at DISA

On Point: Q&A With Kirsten Davies

Tune Into SIGNAL's Disruptive By Design Podcast

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