The Air Force's cyber systems unit has a requirement for industry to research and develop technologies for missions in cyberspace. The systems division of the Air Force's Life Cycle Management Center has posted a request for information for system development lifecycle support and for the development of a range of cyberspace-focused operational technology, C4ISRNET reported […]
Jack Wilmer, the Department of Defense's chief information security officer and deputy chief information officer for cybersecurity, will leave his post by the end of July, according to a defense spokesperson. DOD CIO Dana Deasy announced that Mark Hakun, Wilmer's principal director, will take over the top cybersecurity role in an acting capacity, FedScoop reported […]
The Intelligence Community has released guidelines on how intelligence agencies can ethically and responsibly develop and use artificial intelligence technologies. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said the principles will help intelligence agency leaders and data scientists as they leverage technology in solving intelligence problems, The Hill reported Thursday. “The IC leads in developing and […]
The coronavirus pandemic is a chance to increase investments in the Technology Modernization Funds to a level that will allow information technology improvements across multiple agencies, according to industry experts. Matthew Cornelius, executive director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation and a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker, said at a House Government Operations Subcommittee hearing […]
The U.S. Army said it will modernize its tactical network by launching "capability sets" every two years to help mature and field promising technologies. Peter Gallagher, director of the Army's Network Cross-Functional Team and a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker, said "Capability Set '23" will be focused on high-capacity, low-latency communications that are currently not […]
Science Applications International Corp. has announced plans to open a new Innovation Factory hub in Huntsville, Alabama, to expand its service to local customers. SAIC Chief Technology Officer Charles Onstott, a Potomac Officers Club member, said the new hub will be focused on driving defense modernization initiatives and on addressing technical challenges associated with Department […]
President Donald Trump has nominated John Gibbs, an appointee at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to serve as the permanent director of the Office of Personnel Management. If confirmed, he would replace Michael Rigas, who holds both the directorial and deputy roles at OPM. Gibbs currently serves as HUD's acting assistant secretary for community planning […]
Attain, a technology and strategy consulting firm, has appointed homeland security market veteran John Mandell as a managing director. Mandell will be responsible for leading and growing Attain's national security practice, with a focus on the Department of Homeland Security, the company announced Tuesday. "We are proud to welcome John to Attain. We look forward […]
The House of Representatives has voted to codify into law the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. News of the FedRAMP provision was announced by Rep. Herry Connolly, chairman of the House Government Operations Subcommittee and a sponsor of the FedRAMP House bill, MeriTalk reported Tuesday. […]
The Naval Air System's Command's Cyber Warfare Detachment is conducting research and development to remedy shortcomings in its cyber resiliency strategy for protecting its weapons systems. In a July 17 broad agency announcement, the CWD said most cybersecurity measures are not fit to protect its weapons systems. The agency explained that it needs research and development […]
