Defense
The Defense Department relies on advanced IT and cybersecurity systems to maintain its technological edge and ensure national security. This includes securing vast networks, protecting sensitive data, and developing cutting-edge technologies. The Pentagon is also responsible for defending against cyber threats from state-sponsored actors and non-state actors, which requires constant vigilance and innovation. DOD invests in research and development, as well as training and education for its personnel.
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A Look at Efforts to Streamline Technology Innovation at DOD
Defense leaders are overcoming the "valley of death" by streamlining acquisitions and partnering with industry to accelerate tech adoption.
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Defense Leads Balance Legacy, Innovation in Move to Zero Trust
National security officials emphasize cultural change, collaboration and incremental progress in zero trust implementation.
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Defense Leaders Harness AI to Accelerate Innovation
Defense leaders are creating new pathways to scale emerging technologies like AI, enabling faster innovation and empowering end users.
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Defense Secretary Outlines Path to Efficiency
Hiring freeze and workforce cuts are among new strategies to eliminate waste and reinforce core DOD mission, Hegseth says.
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DISA Boosts ICAM to Enhance Zero Trust
Federation and cloud adoption helps DISA drive unified user access, addressing tactical needs and insider threats.
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Former DOD CIO Analyzes Trump’s Approach to Tech, Workforce
John Sherman shares how recent legislation from the second Trump administration shifts government’s role in technology, defense and the federal workforce.
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DLA's Modernization Saves $23M, CIO Says
DLA saves millions as it modernizes to improve user experience, data integration and application access to better support the warfighter.
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AFCEA West: AI is America’s ‘Sputnik Moment,’ Defense Academic Says
NPS president says that ‘warrior scholars’ bridge research and implementable capabilities for national security.
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AFCEA West: NAVWAR Takes an Agile Approach to Tech Modernization
The service is modernizing to provide sailors with the tools they need, when they need them.
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AFCEA West: How Academics are Helping DOD Innovate
Naval Postgraduate School leader highlighted how academics partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit impact national security challenges.
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AFCEA West: How the Marine Corps is Securing the Future Battlefield
USMC is focusing on technology, training and the individual warfighters to keep pace with adversaries.
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AFCEA West: Advancing Navy’s Cloud, Zero Trust for Future Defense
The service’s tech chief highlighted how its cybersecurity, Flank Speed and future cloud efforts are going.
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