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How to strengthen cyber identities and protect network privileges

End points – smart phones, tablets, notebook PCs, even desktop PCs – form employees’ entry points to networks, applications and data. The rise in remote working and teleworking has made end points particularly attractive to cyber hackers, especially using ransomware attacks delivered through phishing campaigns.

Technology

DIU rethinking cyber endpoint protections through advanced deception tools

The Defense Innovation Unit whittled its search for new or innovative cyber technologies from 20 options to six, testing two bleeding edge cyber tools to improve the security at the endpoints.

Cybersecurity

CISA piloting mobile security tools under shared services program

The cyber agency is rolling out shared tools for agencies to secure their employees’ mobile devices, applications and web browsing.

Technology

Ensuring user access, identity management at DISA grows complicated in mass telework

For an enterprise service provider like the Defense Information Systems Agency, mass telework means serving the needs of not only internal employees but external offices.

Army Guard to prioritize application visibility across states and territories in 2025

Fiscal 2025 is shaping up to be busy for the Army National Guard as it pushes to complete migration of all end-user devices to Entra ID and Intune.

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Taming the breach: Is U.S. incident disclosure working?

The recent implementation of Securities and Exchange Commission cyber disclosure regulations has sparked a complex debate.

Commentary
Has the time come for a new approach to spectrum allocation?

“DSS is a way to share spectrum to coexist with other users. So at a smaller time scale in more granular pieces by frequency,” said Carolyn Kahn.

Technology
Pentagon has a new way to tackle disconnect between financial and acquisition systems

It’s not a silver bullet for DoD’s challenges with business IT systems, but the department thinks it’s overcome one big barrier involved in sharing budget data.

Defense News
Coast Guard adds new cyber requirements for ship-to-shore cranes

The directive builds upon a mandate issued in February — the public notice doesn’t disclose specifics of the new requirements.

Defense
Shining a light on shadow AI: Three ways to keep your enterprise safe

To mitigate shadow AI, leaders should build cross-functional teams to leverage interdisciplinary expertise and foster organizational awareness.

Commentary
Pentagon drafts large-scale government AI contract

Potential bidders have a little under a month to offer feedback on the draft RFP for what DoD is calling the Advancing AI Multiple Award Contract.

Federal Newscast
OPM tries a shift-left approach to anticipating the costs of new tech projects

When thinking of new technology projects, OPM officials are trying to get a handler on potential costs.

Technology