While DoD progresses on innovative tech, more work left to be done: Report

While DoD progresses on innovative tech, more work left to be done: Report
While DoD progresses on innovative tech, more work left to be done: Report

The Atlantic Council’s Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption acknowledged in a new report that there were “broader, strategic matters” that “will take time to reach full implementation.”

With new threats, ‘CYBERCOM 2.0’ must push past ‘status quo’: Nakasone

With new threats, ‘CYBERCOM 2.0’ must push past ‘status quo’: Nakasone
With new threats, ‘CYBERCOM 2.0’ must push past ‘status quo’: Nakasone

“We’ve had tremendous experience. But the scope, scale, sophistication of the threat has changed,” US Cyber Command chief Gen. Paul Nakasone said.

‘It’s going to be huge’: Cyber Command gains new authorities to hire & buy

‘It’s going to be huge’: Cyber Command gains new authorities to hire & buy
‘It’s going to be huge’: Cyber Command gains new authorities to hire & buy

Granted by Congress in the 2022 defense bill, the new authorities let Cyber Command handle matters traditionally reserved for the armed services.

‘Be careful what you wish for:’ DoD official warns separate cyber force could pose new challenges

‘Be careful what you wish for:’ DoD official warns separate cyber force could pose new challenges
‘Be careful what you wish for:’ DoD official warns separate cyber force could pose new challenges

“A cyber service might have some benefits in ease of administrative management, but we have a variety of…military services in the Department of Defense who perform a variety of missions,” Mieke Eoyang said.

Biden nominates Air Force’s Haugh to lead CYBERCOM, NSA: Official

Biden nominates Air Force’s Haugh to lead CYBERCOM, NSA: Official
Biden nominates Air Force’s Haugh to lead CYBERCOM, NSA: Official

The nomination comes as Gen. Paul Nakasone plans to step down after leading both agencies for five years.

CYBERCOM ‘developing’ own cyber intelligence center to focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ all-source intel

CYBERCOM ‘developing’ own cyber intelligence center to focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ all-source intel
CYBERCOM ‘developing’ own cyber intelligence center to focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ all-source intel

“We know everything about, you know, a T-72 tank all the way to every nut and bolt in there for the Army,” Col. Candice Frost said. “But we don’t have that for networks, with respect to all-source capability.”

Lawmaker ‘definitely’ considering value of independent Cyber Force, but wants more study

Lawmaker ‘definitely’ considering value of independent Cyber Force, but wants more study
Lawmaker ‘definitely’ considering value of independent Cyber Force, but wants more study

“I think the hesitancy on our side would be – well, so soon after creating the Space Force, we don’t want to just create a bunch of bureaucracy,” Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., said.

Pentagon’s annual weapon test report reverses classification, details major program challenges

Pentagon’s annual weapon test report reverses classification, details major program challenges
Pentagon’s annual weapon test report reverses classification, details major program challenges

The report, without “controlled unclassified information” redactions, discusses concerns with major weapons programs from ships to planes to hypersonic missiles.

CYBERCOM: ‘We can do a lot more’ with industry partnerships

CYBERCOM: ‘We can do a lot more’ with industry partnerships
CYBERCOM: ‘We can do a lot more’ with industry partnerships

“Valuable information can be gained by the private sector” David Frederick, executive director of US Cyber Command, said. “And on the flip side, we have a lot of information to offer.”

Space Force, Pentagon still hashing out service’s presence in theater commands

Space Force, Pentagon still hashing out service’s presence in theater commands
Space Force, Pentagon still hashing out service’s presence in theater commands

With an eye on China, the plan is to start in the Indo-Pacific, Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman, deputy chief of space operations, cyber and nuclear, told the Defense Writers Group.

CYBERCOM increasing intel collection in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict

CYBERCOM increasing intel collection in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict
CYBERCOM increasing intel collection in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict

“What we’re finding, though, in recent times is that ransomware is a national security imperative as well,” Maj. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, director of operations for US Cyber Command, said.

Hypersonics and cyber tools: Pentagon’s innovation hub highlights FY21 tech transitions

Hypersonics and cyber tools: Pentagon’s innovation hub highlights FY21 tech transitions
Hypersonics and cyber tools: Pentagon’s innovation hub highlights FY21 tech transitions

The Defense Innovation Unit published 26 solicitations in fiscal 2021, awarded 72 prototype other transaction contracts (an increase of 31% from FY20) and received 1,116 commercial proposals.

Hacks raised questions about Pentagon’s role in securing cyber and networks: 2021 In Review

Hacks raised questions about Pentagon’s role in securing cyber and networks: 2021 In Review
Hacks raised questions about Pentagon’s role in securing cyber and networks: 2021 In Review

The military focused its efforts on networked warfare and the US government responded to cyberattacks.

CYBERCOM has conducted ‘hunt-forward’ ops in 14 countries, deputy says

CYBERCOM has conducted ‘hunt-forward’ ops in 14 countries, deputy says
CYBERCOM has conducted ‘hunt-forward’ ops in 14 countries, deputy says

Lt. Gen. Moore didn’t provide details, but later said, “China is the number one priority for DoD. Therefore, it’s [CYBERCOM chief] Gen. Nakasone’s number one priority.”