Risk Management Framework Archives

Members of the 56th Air and Space Communications Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam operate cyber systems using a Enhanced communications flyaway kit during the Global Information Dominance Experiment 3 and Architect Demonstration Evaluation 5 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, July, 12, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy Picard)

DOD CIO solicits industry to inform revamp of ‘cumbersome’ cybersecurity risk framework

The Pentagon CIO is seeking industry feedback on a new construct that will modernize the notoriously burdensome Risk Management Framework.

Jun 25, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Acting DOD CIO Katie Arrington speaks at the UiPath on Tour Public Sector conference, April 29, 2025. (Photo credit: Scoop News Group)

Inside the Pentagon CIO’s push to overhaul antiquated software acquisition practices

In an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop, acting Pentagon CIO Katie Arrington outlined how her Software Fast Track initiative will help the DOD streamline acquisition of modern capabilities.

Jun 9, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

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.

Apr 29, 2025 By Mikayla Easley