J-6 to potentially add CDAO to implement digital modernization campaign

J-6 to potentially add CDAO to implement digital modernization campaign
J-6 to potentially add CDAO to implement digital modernization campaign

“Currently we have a CDO and I serve as the CIO, but we’re looking at ways to reorganize the Joint Staff to get after what I think is some open field running and a real opportunity for us to continue to evolve,” Gen. David Isaacson, director of C4 and Chief Information Officer of the J-6, said.

DISA grapples with mounting ‘technology debt’ amid evolving cyber threats

DISA grapples with mounting ‘technology debt’ amid evolving cyber threats
DISA grapples with mounting ‘technology debt’ amid evolving cyber threats

“We need to make sure that technical debt is not pre-framed as just cost. There’s a lot more that comes with technical debt. There’s people, there’s operational aspect, there’s efficiencies,” warned Caroline Bean, director of joint enterprise services at DISA.

China ‘actively’ targeting US industrial base, warns CYBERCOM chief

China ‘actively’ targeting US industrial base, warns CYBERCOM chief
China ‘actively’ targeting US industrial base, warns CYBERCOM chief

“The People’s Republic of China’s efforts to steal intellectual property, gain critical infrastructure footholds and disrupt supply chains pose significant risk to DoD’s ability to defend the nation,” CYBERCOM Commander Gen. Haugh said.

DISA eyes ‘aggressive’ goal of automating 75 percent of cyber capabilities 

DISA eyes ‘aggressive’ goal of automating 75 percent of cyber capabilities 
DISA eyes ‘aggressive’ goal of automating 75 percent of cyber capabilities 

“The only way that we can actually do our job with the pacing threat of China is to actually add that automation capability,” said Brian Hermann, cybersecurity and analytics director at DISA.

Defense Department launches Fulcrum Strategy to transform cyber and IT capabilities

Defense Department launches Fulcrum Strategy to transform cyber and IT capabilities
Defense Department launches Fulcrum Strategy to transform cyber and IT capabilities

“Fulcrum really represents the department’s shift towards leveraging technology and information technology as a strategic enabler,” Leslie Beavers, principal deputy CIO at the DoD said.