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24/7 Wall St.
52 minutes ago
Miscellaneous

This State Has the Highest Concentration of Active-Duty Army Personnel in the Country

The Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States, with over 2.5 million people on payroll.
Alaska hosts a critical military presence, especially for the Army and Air Force. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Ursa Major nabs $12.5M from U.S. Navy, DoD for 3D printed rocket motors | TechCrunch

Ursa Major received $12.5 million from the DoD to develop solid fuel rocket engines, marking OSC's first public funding.
The contract highlights the government’s need for quicker innovations in military defense technology. [ more ]
3blmedia
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

CACI Receives DoD Nunn-Perry Award for Enabling Advanced Ag

CACI International Inc was awarded the Nunn-Perry Award for its partnership with EXPANSIA, enhancing small business capabilities in federal technology services. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Information security

After cybersecurity lab wouldn't use AV software, US accuses Georgia Tech of fraud

Georgia Tech and Dr. Antonakakis face a lawsuit for failing to follow mandated security protocols, leading to claims of fraud against the DoD. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Information security

US sues Georgia Tech alleging litany of security failings

Georgia Tech is being sued for failing to meet Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and for not adequately protecting sensitive information. [ more ]
The Intercept
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Pitched OpenAI's DALL-E as Battlefield Tool for U.S. Military

Microsoft proposed using OpenAI's tools for defense purposes after OpenAI lifted its ban on military work. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
52 minutes ago
Miscellaneous

This State Has the Highest Concentration of Active-Duty Army Personnel in the Country

The Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States, with over 2.5 million people on payroll.
Alaska hosts a critical military presence, especially for the Army and Air Force. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Ursa Major nabs $12.5M from U.S. Navy, DoD for 3D printed rocket motors | TechCrunch

Ursa Major received $12.5 million from the DoD to develop solid fuel rocket engines, marking OSC's first public funding.
The contract highlights the government’s need for quicker innovations in military defense technology. [ more ]
3blmedia
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

CACI Receives DoD Nunn-Perry Award for Enabling Advanced Ag

CACI International Inc was awarded the Nunn-Perry Award for its partnership with EXPANSIA, enhancing small business capabilities in federal technology services. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Information security

After cybersecurity lab wouldn't use AV software, US accuses Georgia Tech of fraud

Georgia Tech and Dr. Antonakakis face a lawsuit for failing to follow mandated security protocols, leading to claims of fraud against the DoD. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Information security

US sues Georgia Tech alleging litany of security failings

Georgia Tech is being sued for failing to meet Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and for not adequately protecting sensitive information. [ more ]
The Intercept
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Pitched OpenAI's DALL-E as Battlefield Tool for U.S. Military

Microsoft proposed using OpenAI's tools for defense purposes after OpenAI lifted its ban on military work. [ more ]
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Nextgov.com
9 months ago
Business intelligence

2024 NDAA eyes rapid ATOs for emerging tech

The compromise defense policy bill includes key emerging technology priorities, such as the adoption of AI as a warfighter assistant.
The bill calls for the implementation of a roadmap and plan for cyber AI warfighter solutions adoption, as well as AI applications for warfighter cyber missions. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Pentagon initiative shows AI helps leaders decide in a 'data-driven way,' official says

The Department of Defense is using artificial intelligence technologies to streamline operations.
Data quality and ethical use are important considerations in the Pentagon's implementation of AI systems.
The DOD's AI and data acceleration initiative (ADA) is facilitating the adoption of emerging technologies. [ more ]
Dark Reading
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

SEC Suit Ushers in New Era of Cyber Enforcement

SEC's lawsuit against SolarWinds represents a shift in regulatory expectations and enforcement around cybersecurity.
CISOs at publicly traded companies now have a similar level of accountability as CFOs.
Federal contractors are awaiting enforcement of cybersecurity compliance by the DoD. [ more ]
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