16th Naval IT Day Addresses IoT, Cyber, Network Status

Vice Adm. Jan Tighe, USN, deputy chief of naval operations for information warfare and director of naval intelligence, kicked off the chapter's 16th Naval IT Day in October with an overview of Navy networks and the way ahead. Before lunch was a series of fireside chats and panels focused on the Internet of Things, cybersecurity and Navy network status. The Navy small business office also hosted a session to support and demonstrate small business activities across the service. After lunch, attendees received a Navy budget briefing and two retired flag officers provided candid remarks on future network requirements. The Marine Corps Cybersecurity Division and the Navy Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems led panels explaining their vision, requirements and gaps.