Cyber security and procurement of cyber security systems

DARPA Outlines Plans To Develop Cyber Weapons

By Matthew Cox on Thursday, April 25th, 2013

DARPA Outlines Plans To Develop Cyber Weapons

DARPA director explains plan to upgrade the research agency’s framework and focus on future equipment that includes offensive cyber weapons.

Pentagon Seeks More Cybersecurity Funding

By Abraham D. Sofaer on Monday, April 15th, 2013

Pentagon Seeks More Cybersecurity Funding

Pentagon spending on cyber operations would jump 21 percent to $4.7 billion in 2014.

Donilon issues stern cyber warning to China

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Donilon issues stern cyber warning to China

U.S. National Security Adviser goes public with the White House’s concerns about the number of cyber attacks hitting the U.S. from China shores.

AF pushes ‘weapons mindset,’ vs maintenance, for cyber

By Philip Ewing on Monday, June 18th, 2012

AF pushes ‘weapons mindset,’ vs maintenance, for cyber

The Air Force sends its first class of cyber weapons instructors out into the force.

Could DoD cheapskatery create cyber-peril?

By Philip Ewing on Friday, June 8th, 2012

Could DoD cheapskatery create cyber-peril?

An industry advocate warns the Pentagon could start a “race to the bottom” in cyber with potentially grievous consequences.

DoD broadens cyber info-sharing with industry

By Philip Ewing on Friday, May 11th, 2012

DoD broadens cyber info-sharing with industry

The Pentagon expands a cyber-security pilot program to more companies in its industrial base.

Has the ‘Cyber Pearl Harbor’ already happened?

By Philip Ewing on Monday, March 26th, 2012

Has the ‘Cyber Pearl Harbor’ already happened?

The cyber-horse could be out of the cyber-barn, and now government and industry must figure out what comes next.

The cyber war after next

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

The cyber war after next

The Air Force’s cyber boss has to try to think of the move after the move after next in the never-ending cyber arms race.

DoD’s cyber rules of engagement

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

DoD’s cyber rules of engagement

Officials want to block out who’ll do what when in cyber operations, but as ever, the picture is fuzzy.

SecDef’s nightmare: Cyber-attack

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

SecDef’s nightmare: Cyber-attack

Panetta tells lawmakers the fear of a massive, unexpected cyber-attack is one thing that keeps him awake at night.

US, China earn low cyber defense ranking

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

US, China earn low cyber defense ranking

Sweeden, Finland and Israel each field stronger cyber defense networks than U.S. and China in recent report.

CSBA: Our weapons mix is ‘out of whack’

By John Reed on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

CSBA: Our weapons mix is ‘out of whack’

The Pentagon must continue to tweak its weapons mix if it wants to meet the military challenges of this century, a study concludes.

The intruder in your computer

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

The intruder in your computer

A computer virus is targeting even DoD and government computers protected by Common Access Cards.

DoD’s cyber fail-safe dilemma

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

DoD’s cyber fail-safe dilemma

The Pentagon says in a new report that it’s ready to launch cyber-attacks, but only if so ordered by the president.

More calls to investigate GE’s China deal

By John Reed on Monday, November 14th, 2011

More calls to investigate GE’s China deal

Another House lawmaker is calling for an official Pentagon investigation into GE’s partnership with China’s state-owned aviation company.

SASC warns about fake electronic components

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

SASC warns about fake electronic components

Senate lawmakers warned that thousands of fake Chinese-made components could be putting U.S. troops in danger.

Report details defense industry cyber attack

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Report details defense industry cyber attack

Another report details the efforts of foreign hackers to try to steal secrets from U.S. defense contractors.

WH proclaims ‘cyber-security awareness month’

By Philip Ewing on Monday, October 3rd, 2011

WH proclaims ‘cyber-security awareness month’

President Obama wants Americans to devote October to learning about and discussing cyber-security.

DoD expands cyber-protection pilot

By Philip Ewing on Monday, September 26th, 2011

DoD expands cyber-protection pilot

After months of stories about enduring cyber-intrusions, the government could be making progress.

Cry #havoc! And let slip the Tweets of war

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Cry #havoc! And let slip the Tweets of war

Even Twitter has become a venue for battles, of a sort, in today’s unconventional, asymmetrical high-tech conflicts.

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