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DOD to Require Cybersecurity Certification in Some Contract Bids
An F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter returns to a base in Southwest Asia, Nov. 16, 2019. In the future, defense contractors involved in the development of systems like the F-35 will need to show their company’s cybersecurity programs meet Defense Department standards.
Jan. 31, 2020 - By the end of September, the Defense Department will require at least some companies bidding on defense contracts to certify that they meet at least a basic level of cybersecurity standards.

U.S. Cyber Command, NSA Poised to Support U.S. Election Security
Brig. Gen. Hartman and Dave Imbordino speak at USC Election Security forum, Jan. 28, 2020.
Jan. 29, 2020 - USCC's Brig. Gen. Hartman & NSA's Dave Imbordino participate in the University of Southern California "Election Cyersecurity Initiative" forum, Jan. 28, 2020.

DISA Defending, Improving DOD Network, Director Says
Soldiers from the Network Cross-Functional Team assess the waveform strength of several mobile ad hoc network radio signals during the Rapid Innovation Fund capstone event at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 14, 2019.
Jan. 16, 2020 - The Defense Information Systems Agency's mission is to provide, operate and defend global command and control and information-sharing capabilities for the entire Defense Department, national-level leaders and coalition partners, the agency's director said.

A Very Important Patch Tuesday
Neal Ziring, NSA Cybersecurity Directorate Technical Director, official photo
Jan. 14, 2020 - On 14 January 2020, Microsoft released a patch for a Windows 10 vulnerability discovered by NSA (CVE-2020-0601).

Artificial Intelligence to be Used for Charting, Intel Collection
Air National Guard intelligence analysts assigned to the 181st Intelligence Wing work on new developmental programs at the Hulman Field Indiana National Guard Base, Ind., Nov. 02, 2019.
Dec. 13, 2019 - Top Defense Department officials believe artificial intelligence will play a vital role in supporting the mission of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

CIO Explains DOD's Advancements in Digital Modernization
North Carolina National Guard server wire connections protect the state’s critical infrastructure through cyber defense in Raleigh, N.C.
Dec. 12, 2019 - The Defense Department's chief information officer outlines the DOD's plans for digital modernization across the force.

Making a Difference Fuels Retention in Space, Cyber Commands
Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, third from left, hosts a Pentagon news conference on the emerging warfighting domains of space and cyber, Dec. 9, 2019. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader; Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, U.S. Cyber Command senior enlisted leader; and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick F. McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader; joined Troxell to speak as part of the annual Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Council.
Dec. 10, 2019 - Making a difference and staying on mission are the keys to retention in the U.S. Space Command and the U.S. Cyber Command.

Making a Difference Fuels Retention in Space, Cyber Commands
Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, third from left, hosts a Pentagon news conference on the emerging warfighting domains of space and cyber, Dec. 9, 2019. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, U.S. Space Command senior enlisted leader; Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, U.S. Cyber Command senior enlisted leader; and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick F. McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader; joined Troxell to speak as part of the annual Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Council.
Dec. 10, 2019 - More than anything, making a difference and staying on mission are the keys to retention in U.S. Space Command and U.S. Cyber Command, the senior enlisted leaders for those two organizations said.
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