DOD CIO Archives

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Pentagon CIO gets new strategic technical advisor

The appointment comes amid a push by the department to modernize its IT and cybersecurity tools, streamline procurement, and figure out the way ahead for the controversial…

4 days ago By Jon Harper

In the fireside chat, “When the Math Doesn’t Math: Reframing CMMC to Deliver at the Speed of Relevance,” Kirsten Davies, Chief Information Officer for the Department of War, and James Mismash, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Growth, discussed the Department’s efforts to modernize its digital infrastructure, reduce compliance friction, and create a more secure and agile ecosystem that enables industry to deliver capabilities to the warfighter faster. Photo taken Aug. 26, 2026. (Courtesy Photo)

Pentagon sets procedures for AI-assisted software development

The guidance on “Accelerated Mission Software” was signed by DOD CIO Kirsten Davies on Aug. 31 and went into effect Sept. 8.

Sep 14, 2026 By Jon Harper

Department of War Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies appears at a Senate Committee on Armed Services subcommittee hearing on cybersecurity on Capitol Hill on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Pentagon pores over heaps of industry feedback on CMMC reform

Input from contractors is expected to inform the department's reforms to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.

Sep 9, 2026 By Jon Harper

DISA issues additional notice to industry for massive migration of combatant commands to DoDNet

The issuance follows the release of a directive from Pentagon Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies.

Aug 28, 2026 By Jon Harper

Sonu Shankar appointed as Pentagon principal deputy CIO

Shankar, who previously served as a strategic advisor to the department via the BOND program, was officially sworn-in Aug. 24.

Aug 27, 2026 By Jon Harper

Department of War Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies delivers remarks at a CIO town hall at the Mark Center, Alexandria Va., Feb. 10, 2026. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Pentagon CIO issues department-wide directive on IT category management

The new instruction was approved by Kirsten Davies on July 23 and became effective July 29.

Jul 31, 2026 By Jon Harper

Pentagon awards Oracle $7B agreement for consolidated software tools, licenses

The Enterprise Software Agreement consolidates all of the DOD's contracts with Oracle under a single contract vehicle.

Jul 23, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Barry Loo)

Pentagon opens application window for paid cyber apprenticeships

The initiative comes as the Pentagon faces challenges in competing with the private sector to hire established cyber experts.

Jul 8, 2026 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)

SASC proposes reorganization of Pentagon’s IT, cyber leadership

The dual-hatted Undersecretary of Defense for Cyber, Information, and Networks would oversee the Pentagon's IT enterprise and cyber operations.

Jun 12, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Pentagon CIO announces new appointments

The new members of Kirsten Davies' team at the Pentagon are expected to help advance digital modernization.

Apr 13, 2026 By Jon Harper