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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

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

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

In addition to kinetic weapons and finanial support, the United States provided cyber hardening and protections to Ukraine. As to possible reasons why Russia has not been as active in its cyber warfare, a U.S. Cyber Command official says it could be a combination of Russia’s intent, lack of capability, lack of will and also failure of execution.. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Fraley

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

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

Jason Martin, DISA’s Digital Capabilities and Security Center director and the agency’s component acquisition executive, shown during a panel discussion at TechNet Cyber 2022, told reporters reporters during a media roundtable at the conference that the agenct is still evaluating capabilities for the initial version of Thunderdome. Photo by Michael Carpenter

DISA To Industry: Innovate, Yes; But Don't Have Us Buy Unneeded Widgets

Agency seeks different types of solutions—new and improved but also compatible with current inventory.

DISA officials discuss the agency’s priorities during a panel discussion at AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber 2022. Photo by Michael Carpenter

The Army Aligns Its Strategic Cyber Posture for the Future Fight

Clarity, for one thing, is needed regarding Title 40 and 44 cyber-related roles.

Raj G. Iyer, Army chief information officer, speaks to the audience at TechNet Cyber 2022 in Baltimore. 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

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