Cybersecurity Archives

Kirsten Davies, nominee to be chief information officer of the Defense Department, arrives for her Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Thursday, September 18, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images)

Senate committee advances Davies nomination for Pentagon CIO

Kirsten Davies has been placed on the Senate executive calendar for consideration of her nomination to be DOD chief information officer.

1 day ago By Jon Harper

Tech. Sgt. Alejandra Martinez, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing security manager and executive administration non-commissioned officer-in-charge, reviews policies and procedures at her workstation at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on Oct. 18, 2019. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed in October, is intended to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)

DOD to cut back on mandatory cybersecurity training

The changes are to be “implemented expeditiously,” per Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s directive.

Oct 3, 2025 By Jon Harper

Air Force cyber leader warns threats like Volt Typhoon could enable China to wage ‘total war’ against US

Cyber threats against operational technology networks are growing, Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley said.

Sep 23, 2025 By Jon Harper

The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images) The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Katherine Sutton confirmed as Pentagon cyber policy leader

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Katherine Sutton as assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy.

Sep 18, 2025 By Jon Harper

Screenshot of Kirsten Davies, President Donald Trump’s nominee for DOD CIO, testifying at her confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sept. 18, 2025.

Kirsten Davies, nominee for Pentagon CIO, advocates for ‘great change’ at the department

Kirsten Davies testified Thursday at her confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Sep 18, 2025 By Jon Harper

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command pose for photos in cyber operations room at Lasswell Hall aboard Fort Meade, Maryland, Feb. 5, 2020. (Photo illustration source: DVIDS)

DOD to look at potential consolidations across cyber enterprise

GAO released a new report Wednesday that included recommendations for the Defense Department.

Sep 17, 2025 By Jon Harper

US Capitol building is seen from Freedom Plaza on September 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu via Getty Images)

More than 100 cybersecurity experts urge senators to confirm Kirsten Davies as Pentagon CIO

The letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, viewed by DefenseScoop, includes more than 100 signatories.

Sep 16, 2025 By Jon Harper

Pentagon to officially implement CMMC requirements in contracts by Nov. 10

The amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement marks the near end of a years-long effort to enforce CMMC 2.0 cybersecurity standards for defense contractors.

Sep 9, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

707th Communications Squadron client system technicians update software for computers that will be used on Air Force networks at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

New Air Force strategy looks to increase adoption of commercial networking tech

The new DAF Network of the Future plan outlines where the department wants to implement commercial technologies to modernize its IT networks.

Sep 3, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Jane Rathbun at DoDIIS 2023. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wade Costin)

Navy CIO Jane Rathbun announces exit

Rathbun has overseen major IT modernization initiatives for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Aug 25, 2025 By Jon Harper