Cybersecurity Archives

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wright)

New Pentagon program to speed up software acquisition set to launch May 1

The new Software Fast Track (SWIFT) program will look to improve upon legacy processes the Pentagon uses when purchasing and approving new software.

4 days ago By Mikayla Easley

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)

The Cyber Council of Nicaea: Unifying America’s fragmented digital defense

The U.S. cyber domain's evolution has occurred with little strategic coordination, creating unclear jurisdictions and mission overlap.

Apr 10, 2025 By Daniel Van Wagenen Kim Irving

Zero trust security system big data concept rendering (Getty Images)

DISA’s Thunderdome achieves advanced zero-trust goals

DISA's Thunderdome solution hit all 152 of the Defense Department's capability outcomes and has achieved advanced levels of zero trust, according to a senior official.

Apr 2, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

(Screenshot of Michael Duffey, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, testifying at his confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee, March 27, 2025)

Trump’s Pentagon acquisition chief nominee vows to review controversial CMMC program

Michael Duffey, nominated by President Trump to be undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, testified at his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Mar 27, 2025 By Jon Harper

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District remodeling a telecom facility at Suwon Air Base, September 5, 2024. The work encompasses systems like HVAC, plumbing and electrical along with interior and exterior finishes. (US Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)

US must prioritize cybersecurity training for the military’s engineers

The Defense Department faces a startling capability gap.

Mar 13, 2025 By Alison King Annie Fixler Rear Adm. (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

Zero-trust network architecture illustration (iStock/Getty Images)

Navy looks to add zero-trust controls into weapon systems, platforms

The Department of the Navy is slated to release new standards for implementing zero-trust controls for operational technology in the coming weeks.

Feb 19, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Report finds large gap in CMMC readiness among defense industrial base

A survey conducted by Redspin found that over half of respondents did not feel prepared for CMMC's requirements, which will go into effect by mid-2025.

Jan 28, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

With growing presence, DIU continues efforts to lower barriers for new entrants

“I think now we’re in an even better position to focus on what the big rocks are, which are really around how do we lower the barriers…

Jan 3, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Logan Schell, a joint tactical air controller assigned to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, monitors aircraft camera footage during a digitally aided close air support event as part of Bold Quest ‘24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 31, 2024. Bold Quest ‘24 is a joint staff sponsored, multinational venue designed to enhance and develop interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maurion Moore)

DOD to demonstrate zero trust, data-centric security capabilities with allies during live exercise

The upcoming multinational demonstration will help inform the Pentagon's work to enable international integration for CJADC2.

Dec 24, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Dave McKeown delivers a keynote at DefenseScoop’s DefenseTalks conference. (DefenseScoop)

DOD taps McKeown to serve as new special assistant for cybersecurity innovation

As part of the new role, McKeown will stand up and helm the DOD CIO's new Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.

Dec 20, 2024 By Mikayla Easley