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GDIT tapped to deliver zero-trust security solution at nearly 200 Air Force bases
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (192+ words) General Dynamics Information Technology will upgrade the networks at 187 Air Force bases with a zero trust-based capability, the company announced Wednesday. Under the service's Next Generation Gateway program, GDIT has received a $120 million task order to provide "an integrated, data-centric…...
Katie Arrington lands in industry as CIO of quantum company IonQ
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (315+ words) After leaving her role performing the duties of the chief information officer for the Department of Defense last month, Katie Arrington has taken a new position as CIO at quantum computing company IonQ. Arrington will step into the role Jan....
SOCOM exploring how AI can process biometrics, other data gathered by operators
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (609+ words) Special Operations Command is exploring how artificial intelligence can process data gathered by its operators, according to a special notice, which also seeks industry information on facial recognition, speaker identification and DNA profiling capabilities." But these missions can also mean…...
Cameron Stanley emerges as frontrunner to be next Pentagon CDAO
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (333+ words) Defense technology executive and Project Maven alum Cameron Stanley is the frontrunner to serve as the next Chief Digital and AI Officer at the Pentagon, DefenseScoop has learned." Three sources suggested he could start in that capacity sometime this month....
DOD maps out plan for new enterprise command-and-control program office, C2 suite
1+ week, 2+ day ago (340+ words) The Pentagon is looking to launch a new Enterprise Command and Control Program Office in a move that would consolidate and refresh its long-standing efforts to provide common operating panes and user-specific AI tools to track and target enemies in…...
Pentagon looks to use AI, automation for zero trust assessments
1+ week, 2+ day ago (371+ words) The Defense Department is soliciting ideas for how artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities can assist in the zero-trust assessment process as the deadline to reach target-level compliance approaches. Zero trust is a cybersecurity concept that assumes IT networks and…...
Davies sworn in as Pentagon CIO
2+ week, 2+ day ago (254+ words) Kirsten Davies has been formally sworn in as chief information officer at the Defense Department where she'll oversee a "broad portfolio" of important programs, the Pentagon announced. Davies took the reins shortly before the Christmas holiday, according to officials, less…...
Naval Postgraduate School offering new accelerated master’s degree program in AI
3+ week, 2+ day ago (225+ words) In one of the latest moves by the Defense Department to build up its AI workforce, the Naval Postgraduate School has announced a new one-year master's degree program in artificial intelligence. The accelerated program " which will include 21 courses and require…...
Kirsten Davies confirmed as Pentagon CIO
3+ week, 6+ day ago (285+ words) The Defense Department is getting a new chief information officer as the Pentagon pushes forward with digital modernization. Kirsten Davies was confirmed by the Senate for the role on Thursday night by a vote of 53-43, along with a slew of…...
Trump nominates Army general to lead Cyber Command, NSA after ouster of previous director
4+ week, 43+ min ago (635+ words) President Donald Trump nominated an Army general with a special operations background to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, according to the Pentagon, following the tumultuous ouster of two top officials from the entities in April. Lt. Gen....