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David C. Walsh
David C. Walsh is a freelance writer covering defense IT.
Defense Systems
Directed energy weapons making a great leap forward
Lockheed Martin’s directed energy lead Paul Shattuck expounds on why laser beam weapon technology is maturing so quickly.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Why firewalls don’t cut it when protecting critical infrastructure
SCADA enablers and unidirectional gateways offer a predictive advantage against targeted persistent attacks, Waterfall Security’s Andrew Ginter says.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Critical infrastructure is a growing cyber target
A former Secret Service CISO, now with Trend Micro, talks about critical infrastructure threats, the "trust deficit" among international partners and the challenge of scaling U.S. cybersecurity expertise.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Danzig: Analog has value in countering cyber threats
The former Navy secretary recommends some unconventional approaches to help meet the cybersecurity challenge. Quantum encryption? Not so much.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Marine lab is rolling with new robotic vehicles
The Corps' multi-tasking machines show how far robotics has come -- and how far it still has to go.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Army PEO-EIS and the elements of modernization
The office’s project director for enterprise services discusses priority projects in an age of budget constraints.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Making civilian skies safe for unmanned aircraft
How the Army is working with the FAA and other military services to prevent drone collisions with other aircraft.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
In drone wars, dogfights won't be in the air but in the spectrum
All unmanned craft use an RF link, with makes them vulnerable, says the chief of the Army’s Electronic Warfare Division. DOD is looking for an electromagnetic advantage.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
'Live Synthetic' goes for the next level in simulation
The Army's holistic concept would blend live training with four types of simulations.
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Biometrics for access control is knocking on the door
After a 90-day Army pilot program, provost marshal general concludes: “This is the future.”
- David C. Walsh
Defense Systems
Enemy ID: How DOD uses biodata in the field
Next-Generation ABIS uses fingerprint, palm, iris and facial scans to keep track of potential adversaries abroad.
- David C. Walsh