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The Cyber Edge April 2024Provided By: AFCEA
Apr 2024The Department of Defense's (DoD's) future in artificial intelligence (AI) will come through private companies creating models and applications, not through the department's efforts
2024 Maritime Innovation ShowcaseProvided By: AFCEA
Feb 2024As global challengers threaten U.S. interests, we must continue to maintain maritime dominance-now and well into the future. From a historical perspective, a decade is but a moment. But at this moment, this critical decade, we must prepare our maritime forces for strategic dominance for many decades to come. AFCEA International is doing its part to share information, build partnerships and find solutions in this critical domain, to include hosting this Innovation Showcase that provides companies the opportunity to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions to government represe ...
Achieving Zero-Trust Architecture: Culture Eats Strategy For BreakfastProvided By: AFCEA
Jan 2024Zero-trust architecture is often described as more of a cultural challenge than a technical one. "Never trust ... Always verify" is a profound pivot from the current mindset inside the federal government. Unfortunately, as is well documented, the public sector accepts change slowly, which is a problem in this era of rapid technological change. AFCEA's Cyber Committee tackles this topic in this white paper.
The Cyber Edge January 2024Provided By: AFCEA
Jan 2024As the threat landscape evolves, the need for investments to strengthen cyber postures and secure critical infrastructure-and support the defense industrial base (DIB)-is paramount.As a network of government, commercial and academic institutions, the DIB provides the Department of Defense (DoD) with materials and services necessary to protect national defense.
Digital Transformation: A Bit More than Automation and TechnologyProvided By: AFCEA
Sep 2023Digital tools have transformed how we live, work and play. Public and private sector organizations are using high tech tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing to remain competitive in the digital race for enhanced connectivity and capability. Members of AFCEA International's Cyber Committee chose this fascinating topic to explore and collect insights from successful leaders who represent the public and private sectors. In this white paper, authors reviewed their approaches, challenges, failures, lessons learned and successes on their ...
AFCEA TechNet Augusta 2023 Solutions ShowcaseProvided By: AFCEA
Sep 2023The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence sought solutions to address both emerging and existing challenges. Several dozen abstracts were submitted to address the Problem Statements with the top solutions presented in the Innovation Theater at TechNet Augusta 2023.
A Cyber Curriculum for a Digital WorkforceProvided By: AFCEA
Sep 2023Cyber is increasingly important in today's digital world. The need for skilled cyber professionals who can protect our digital infrastructure and data from cyber threats has never been greater. However, the demand for professionals far outstrips the supply, and there is a growing skills gap in the cybersecurity workforce. In this white paper written by members of AFCEA International's Cyber Committee, readers get a sample cybersecurity curriculum designed to cover a range of topics and provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity.
Next-Generation Cyber: Maximizing Threat Intelligence and Driving Organizational ResiliencyProvided By: AFCEA
Aug 2023As our dependence on technology continues to grow, so does the vulnerability to cyber threats. The threat landscape is rapidly evolving, and it is essential for organizations to adopt measures to mitigate the impact of cyberattacks. Cyber resiliency refers to the ability of an organization to continue operating in the face of cyber incidents. It is a critical aspect of any cybersecurity strategy and involves a combination of preventive and reactive measures. AFCEA's Cyber Committee presents this whitepaper that discusses the key components of next-generation cyber, cybe ...
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The Cyber Edge July 2023Provided By: AFCEA
Jul 2023Learn about the how the State Department is improving its Cyber State, new offensive cyber opeartions, and how Security Force Assitance Command is blazing Army network trails.
The Cyber Edge April 2023Provided By: AFCEA
Apr 2023Learn about Y2Q pressure, defending satellites from cyber attacks, gray-zone warfare, physical-cyber convergence outside the perimeter, and the constant modernizing of cyber defense for the U.S. Navy. This issue contains 3 articles from the winners of the Cyber Edge 2023 Writing Contest, sponsored by ManTech.
'Digital Chatter' — The Growing Challenge of Mis/Disinformation Provided By: AFCEA
Mar 2023For most organizations and individuals, cybersecurity has been the online threat dominating focus and attention, prompting a growing awareness of the need to strengthen our collective cyber defenses. As a result, organizations increasingly are investing in improved cyber defenses and individuals are paying more attention to what they download and what they click on. Despite this progress in dealing with online threats, there is a new online threat that promises to be more dangerous. AFCEA's Cyber Committee presents this white paper that details the threat of mis and dis ...
The Cyber Edge January 2023Provided By: AFCEA
Jan 2023U.S. Cyber Command officials anticipate-and are prepared to counter-multiple arguments against its proposal to create a dedicated cyber intelligence center to provide intelligence on international cyber forces. The arguments presented by Air Force Brig. Gen. Matteo Martemucci, Cyber Command's director of intelligence, include the fact that other organizations already provide elements of cyber intelligence, the possibility a new center could pull resources and talent from existing organizations and the idea that the cyber domain is not yet mature enough to warrant such a ...
The Cyber Edge July 2022Provided By: AFCEA
Nov 2022In the two years since the Army Software Factory launched, it has sent multiple applications into production. And those apps are being developed in large part by soldiers in nontechnical career paths, including combat engineers, medics and maintenance.
The Cyber Edge April 2022Provided By: AFCEA
Nov 2022The battle for cyberspace may hinge on outer space as experts expand the digital frontier. The leading U.S. military communications organization is working with partners in NATO to exploit and dominate space communication systems with an eye to hurling defense systems into an advanced technology future.
The Cyber Edge October 2022Provided By: AFCEA
Oct 2022"If you're designing an unmanned device, like a UAV, you need to ensure that the system can operate without the adversary taking it over and using it against you," said Steve Pitcher, a senior cyber survivability analyst at the Department of Defense (DoD).
Quantum Computing and Its Impact on CybersecurityProvided By: AFCEA
Oct 2022AFCEA International's Homeland Security Committee presents this white paper that offers cautionary alerts on the emerging quantum computing technology, with its ability to solve complex problems beyond the capabilities of the traditional computers. While the quantum research community applauds the accelerated rate at which quantum computers are being developed, the technology is also a threat, considering it can unravel the algorithms behind the encryption keys that protect the assets we hold most dear.
AFCEA TechNet Augusta 2022 Solutions ShowcaseProvided By: AFCEA
Sep 2022The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence sought solutions to address both emerging and existing challenges. Several dozen abstracts were submitted to address the Problem Statements and the top solutions were presented in the Innovation Theater at TechNet Augusta 2022.
Making the Case for a Federal Bureau of StatisticsProvided By: AFCEA
Jul 2022AFCEA International's Cyber Committee is pleased to present this white paper as part of the members' series of white papers designed to inform an evolving national cybersecurity strategy. This paper, focused on recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission pertinent to a Bureau of Cyber Statistics, represents a program issue, given that it discusses a capability the commission believes required to strengthen the cybersecurity of the United States.
2022 Technology Vectors Update by the AFCEA Technology CommitteeProvided By: AFCEA
Jun 2022The 2022 Technology Vectors Update by the AFCEA Technology Committee is an annual presentation on current technology trends and provides insights and expertise in emerging technology topics most relevant to federal technology leaders.
Fortifying the Nation's Changing Emergency Preparedness PlansProvided By: AFCEA
Jun 2022The increasing adoption of remote/telework policies by federal departments and agencies - combined with more severe and frequent natural disasters and manmade threats - challenge traditional plans for federal continuity of operations and continuity of government (COOP/COG). The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Lifelines offer a framework for considering a Shelter in Place Continuity of Operations approach, and this paper uses that framework to fortify planning for a remote workforce.
