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Rob Slaughter: From Airman to the Next Defense Tech Unicorn

Slaughter shares his journey from airman to startup founder trying to build the DOD's newest weapon system: software.

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Official photo for Major Gen. Lorna Mahlock, United States Marine Corps.

Lorna Mahlock set as Cybercom deputy commander amid major transition period for the organization

Mahlock previously served as commander of the U.S. military’s elite Cyber National Mission Force.

Feb 2, 2026 By Jon Harper

A sign for the National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command and Central Security Service, is seen near the visitor’s entrance to the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Meade, Maryland, February 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Pentagon leaders expect Cybercom 2.0 to help thwart Chinese actors ‘living off the land’

A digital tactic known as “living off the land” is a major concern for U.S. officials.

Jan 28, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump announced his plans for the “Golden Dome,” a national missile defense system. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Golden Dome’s cyber protection must be a design choice, not an afterthought

Golden Dome risks becoming a system that works beautifully in theory but collapses when America needs it most.

Jan 28, 2026 By Jack Wilmer Lt. Gen. Charlie Moore

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GDIT tapped to deliver zero-trust security solution at nearly 200 Air Force bases

The $120 million task order will enable GDIT to implement zero-trust cybersecurity controls at facilities located across the world.

Jan 15, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo by Molly Riley/The White House via Getty Images)

Is the US adopting the gray zone cyber playbook?

Rumored disruptions tied to Venezuela’s oil sector underscore how cyber interference can be used as sustained economic pressure, not just a one-off attack.

Jan 12, 2026 By Aaron Estes

An emblem on a rug inside the National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland outside Washington, DC. The NSA is the central producer and manager of signals intelligence for the United States. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense and reports to the Director of National Intelligence. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)

Hegseth, Gabbard tap Tim Kosiba as NSA deputy director after months of cyber leadership tumult

The announcement comes after months of leadership turmoil for the NSA and the U.S. military’s Cyber Command.

Jan 9, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

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Pentagon looks to use AI, automation for zero trust assessments

The tech would be used to assist in "purple team assessments" that test how adversaries and cyber defenders move through networks.

Jan 6, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Davies sworn in as Pentagon CIO

To what extent Davies will continue, modify, expand, or cut existing programs remains to be seen.

Dec 29, 2025 By Jon Harper

Kirsten Davies testifies during a hearing held by the Senate Armed Services Committee September 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Davies has been nominated to be the Chief Information Officer for the Department of Defense. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Kirsten Davies confirmed as Pentagon CIO

Davies aims to shake up the Defense Department's IT enterprise.

Dec 18, 2025 By Jon Harper