Defense Systems

Senators demand answers on Russian cyber interference

Lawmakers on the Senate Armed Services Committee continue to press the administration for a cyber warfare doctrine and action on Russian election interference.

Science & Tech

On Offer: An Integrated Dashboard for Cyber Warfare

Lockheed previews its response to a Pentagon quest for a tool to coordinate cyber effects in the land, air, sea and space domains.

Defense Systems

USMC, CyberCom show interest in quantum and blockchain

The Marine Corps and U.S. Cyber Command are both exploring how quantum computing and blockchain could transform their business practices.

Defense Systems

Nakasone talks cyber deterrence at confirmation hearing

"Our adversaries have not seen our response in sufficient detail to change their behavior,” the Army general said when asked about previous cyber provocations.

Defense Systems

Air Force wants better software security baked in

The AOC Pathfinder project leverages agile development to ensure that the software is automatically certified.

Science & Tech

Policy and Will, Not Cyber Weapons, Are Missing in Action Against Russian Information Attacks

The outgoing head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command says fending off Russian hackers requires more than operators hurling ones and zeros at the Kremlin.

Defense Systems

Rogers: CyberCom can't be 'the end-all, be-all of everything'

The outgoing NSA and U.S. Cyber Command chief told lawmakers CyberCom is not sitting on its hands when it comes to potential Russian cyber interference, but it lacks the authority to do more absent additional presidential direction.

Science & Tech

Coast Guard Needs Fresh IT, People to Keep Networks Secure

The service’s head of Cyber Command outlines his strategy for updating old systems and getting personnel to rethink cybersecurity.

Threats

Justice Launches Cyber Task Force

The task force will examine cyber efforts to undermine elections and critical infrastructure.

Defense Systems

Navy looks to harden legacy software

An Office of Naval Research initiative seeks to secure commercial software widely used across DOD

Threats

What Is the Internet Research Agency?

The origin of the Russian “troll farm” that allegedly targeted America’s 2016 presidential election.

Science & Tech

International Hackers Find 106 Bugs in US Air Force Websites

One bug discovered during Hack the Air Force 2.0 earned $12,500—the largest federal bounty paid out so far.

Science & Tech

White House Threatens ‘Consequences’ for 2017 Russian Cyber Attack

In an unusual public statement, the White House fingered Russia and said it would respond with unspecified “international consequences" to NotPetya.

Threats

DHS to Scrutinize Government Supply Chain for Cyber Risks

The department wants to integrate cyber vetting into existing supply chain checks.

Defense Systems

Can the Army digitize battlefield medical data?

The challenge: Using classified networks to transmit secure-but-unclassified health data and connect field medics to distant treatment facilities.

Threats

Chinese Telecoms Could Join Kaspersky On Governmentwide Banned List

The Homeland Security Department banned the Russian antivirus company Kaspersky from government networks last year. Huawei and ZTE may be next.