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Navy could add new cyber leadership slot
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer says adding a new assistant secretary for cybersecurity and tightening contractors' security practices are top priorities for 2020.
Defense Systems
Filling the federal cyber talent pipeline
The Cybersecurity Talent Initiative aims to jumpstart cyber careers by placing university graduates in federal agencies.
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National Guard seeks weekend cyber warriors
The National Guard wants to increase cybersecurity capacity by attracting exiting servicemembers and full-time private-sector professionals.
Ideas
It’s Time To Make Data Strategic For Our Navy
The U.S. Navy’s future lethality depends on a new digital culture.
Science & Tech
Installing Chinese 5G Gear is Dangerous — and Probably Inevitable: NATO Center Report
Alliance members should look to mimic Britain, which created an entire government office to scrutinize Huawei’s products for security problems.
Defense Systems
Supply chain security: the subcontractor risk
While large defense contractors typically have robust security measures in place, the smaller and medium-sized companies they subcontract with do not, making them prime targets of nation-state hackers.
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SecDef says cyber is top modernization priority
In March 26 testimony to Congress, acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan pointed to cyber modernization as a key element of DOD's $750 billion top-line budget request.
Science & Tech
UK Stands Fast, Won’t Ban Huawei 5G Gear Despite US Warnings
The Vice Chief of Defence Staff says a “sophisticated” approach can capture the benefits while reducing the risks of using Chinese next-gen telecoms gear.
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Pentagon To Explore Potential of 5G — and Its Made-in-China Hazards
Planned experiments will test the emerging wireless technology, even as leaders fret publicly about supply-chain risks.
Ideas
We Need a NATO/EU for Cyber Defense
The world’s democracies aren’t properly organized to fend off today’s authoritarian attacks, let alone reshape the internet and key industries to stop tomorrow’s.
Threats
Inside the Energy Dept.'s New $96M Infrastructure-Security Office
The new Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response aims to deflect cyber, manmade and natural security hazards.
Threats
Cyber Threats Are Emerging Faster Than DHS Can Identify and Confront Them
Secretary Nielsen: “The discipline of understanding what is emerging is where I find we are lacking."
Defense Systems
FY 2020 budget would slash JRSS procurement spend
The Joint Regional Security Stacks program’s buying budget could be cut in half to $88 million.
Science & Tech
Cyber Spending Would Rise $17B Under 2020 Request
More than half would go to the Defense Department to bolster defenses and expand offensive capabilities.
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CYBERCOM Seeks Troops Who Can Wield Artificial Intelligence
AI won’t solve the military’s shortage of cyber professionals but can act as a force multiplier to ease the strain.
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Top Navy Admiral Warns of Cyber Attacks Against Brass
CNO says that’s why the service stopped publishing promotion lists in October.
Defense Systems
US military steps up cyberwarfare effort
Cyber Command's campaign against the Russian Internet Research Agency indicates a priority shift from reacting to electronic intrusions into military networks to engaging in active operations that seek to stop enemies from achieving their objectives.
Defense Systems
2020 budget boosts funding for cyber forces, AI
The White House's 2020 budget request increases funds for military cyber forces and defense cyber workforce with carve outs for artificial intelligence investments.
Defense Systems
DARPA has big plans for the CHASE program
Dr. Jennifer Roberts, program manager for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s information innovation office, talks about what cyber capabilities are in the works.
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Pentagon’s Cyber Mission Force Needs Better Training Plan
A government watchdog found flaws in the Defense Department’s transition from building its Cyber Mission Force to maintaining it.
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