NSA Issues Advisory on Future Quantum-Resistant Algorithm Requirements; Rob Joyce Quoted
The National Security Agency has released an advisory on future requirements for quantum-resistant algorithms for networks or national security systems that contain classified data and are key to intelligence and military efforts. The Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 cybersecurity advisory seeks to help NSS operators, owners and vendors prepare for their transition to QR […]
Air Force Unveils Interim CIO Strategy Outlining Digital Transformation Priorities Through 2028
The Department of the Air Force has released an interim draft strategy outlining the chief information officer’s digital transformation priorities over the next six years. The CIO Public Strategy for fiscal year 2023 to 2018 aims to accelerate the adoption of cloud for the warfighter, build a secure and resilient digital environment, develop a unified […]
DOD to Test Advanced Manufacturing Tech for Military, Commercial Applications; William LaPlante Quoted
The Department of Defense’s industrial base policy office has partnered with the Austin Center for Manufacturing and Innovation in Texas to introduce a two-year pilot program that will focus on the production of inert chemicals for military and commercial applications. The pilot program launched through the Defense Production Act Title III Program will advance the […]
CACI Pledges to Provide Resources, Education Assistance to Alabama Tech Magnet School; CEO John Mengucci Quoted
CACI has entered into an agreement to support a Huntsville, Alabama-based residential magnet high school that specializes in cyber technology and engineering training and preparation. In conjunction with the Alabama School of Cyber Engineering and Technology Foundation, CACI has pledged to offer internships, mentorships and constructive input to curriculums, among other contributions, the Reston, Virginia-headquartered company […]
Kathleen Hicks Observes AFRL Technology Projects During Wright-Patterson AFB Visit
Kathleen Hicks, deputy secretary at the Department of Defense and a 2022 Wash100 Award, has visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio as part of her four-state tour to observe the advanced technology projects the U.S. military is undertaking to increase warfighting capabilities. During her visit, Hicks received updates on counter-directed energy weapons development and […]
Lawmakers Eye Major Changes to Tech-Focused Small Business Programs; Heidi Shyu Quoted
The Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer programs are set to expire by the end of September and lawmakers are considering major reforms to the programs to address concerns of alleged abuse of the so-called SBIR “mills,” Breaking Defense reported Monday. The Senate Small Business Committee is pursuing two proposals and one of these […]
TMF Invests in 3 Agencies to Help Improve Cybersecurity, Customer Experience; Clare Martorana Quoted
The Technology Modernization Fund has made investments in the Department of Labor, AmeriCorps and the U.S. Agency for International Development to improve public-facing services and strengthen cybersecurity. “The TMF provides critical funding to address urgent IT modernization and cybersecurity challenges across the federal government,” Clare Martorana, federal chief information officer and chair of the TMF […]
DOD to Fund 10 Projects via Tech Procurement Pilot Program; Heidi Shyu Quoted
The Department of Defense has introduced the first batch of 10 projects that will get funding through the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies pilot program. Heidi Shyu, undersecretary for research and engineering at DOD and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, said in a statement published Tuesday the APFIT pilot program holds promise […]
Commerce, DOD Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass Bill to Support Domestic Chip Producers
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have called on congressional leaders to accelerate the passage of the Bipartisan Innovation Act to support and strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and counter competition from China. The two secretaries urged lawmakers to fully fund the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors in America Act or the […]
Military Service Leaders Meet to Tackle JADC2 Progress & Projections
Service leaders from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Space Force have convened to discuss the Joint All-Domain Command and Control concept of the Department of Defense as well as its progress and projections. USAF said Wednesday the June 24 meeting was focused on finding opportunities to align developmental efforts and identifying […]
Michael Brown: Pentagon’s ‘Hedge Strategy’ Could Help Speed Up Commercial Tech Adoption
Michael Brown, director of the Defense Innovation Unit and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, said the Department of Defense’s “hedge strategy” could help establish an “element of surprise” to future fight by accelerating the adoption of commercial technologies to complement its high-profile weapons systems, Breaking Defense reported Thursday. “The ‘hedge’ is really recognizing the fact […]
Zero Trust, Network Modernization Projects at 3 Agencies to Get TMF Investments; Clare Martorana Quoted
The latest tranche of Technology Modernization Fund investments will support network upgrades and zero trust implementation at the departments of Agriculture and Homeland Security and the Federal Trade Commission. “This Administration is on a path to aggressively invest in defenses and shift from outdated perimeter-based defenses to a ‘zero trust’ approach that confronts our adversaries’ […]
OMB, GSA Designate $100M in TMF Funding for Customer Experience Projects; Clare Martorana Quoted
The General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget announced that $100 million of the Technology Modernization Fund will go to projects aimed at improving customer experiences. The funding is part of the $1 billion allocated to TMF through the American Rescue Plan Act, the White House said Thursday. “Federal service delivery has […]
Clare Martorana: Federal Agencies to Welcome Inaugural Class of 40 Digital Corps Fellows
The Biden administration will announce later in June the inaugural cohort of more than 40 U.S. Digital Corps fellows who will work on projects at 13 agencies to improve government services and advance other key priorities. The fellows will work on several federal projects including digital tools modernization effort at the Department of Veterans Affairs, […]
OMB Unveils IT Operating Plan; Clare Martorana Quoted
The Office of Management and Budget has released a plan to “maximize the impact” of funding allocated for several information technology modernization funds in response to Congress’ request. The IT Operating Plan provides information on the strengths and strategic goals of the three funds – Information Technology Oversight and Reform (ITOR) Account, Federal Citizen Services […]