Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or CJADC2, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s ambitious plan to increase connectivity across all battle scenarios, remote outposts and amongst all DOD components and international allies. Over the last five years, the DOD has worked — and struggled — to achieve its goals for the initiative, and o...
In today’s security environment — defined by an intensifying global competition and an increase in geopolitical tensions — data has become essential. The ability to share data and leverage it to drive decisions is an essential piece of the CJADC2 puzzle, and Department of Defense leaders are taking a closer look at how they’re harnessing...
In the challenging environment of space, “nuclear answers the mail on some serious operational problems,” according to Michael Smith, nuclear portfolio lead for operational energy-innovation within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. During a panel discussion at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space...
Unlike its predecessor Joint All-Domain Command and Control, which focuses on synchronizing U.S. military capabilities across all domains, Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control expands this approach to incorporate international partners and allies, facilitating a unified global defense strategy. The rapid evolution of CJADC2, with the contri...
By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond Read part one here. What are the biggest changes in the new proposed CMMC 2.0 rule? The new proposed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 rule introduces several critical updates that government contractors must heed, particularly regarding the engagement with service providers and the...
McAleese and Associates is hosting its 15th Annual Defense Programs Conference on March 7 to convene renowned leaders from across the Department of Defense and Congress for a discussion on the top defense priorities and programs. Register here for the in-person event! This year’s speakers include 2024 Wash100 Award winners Frank Kendall, secre...
By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond We live in an era where the security of the United States extends far beyond the conventional battlefield. Both state and non-state actors are engaged in hybrid warfare tactics that target physical assets and digital infrastructures. Therefore, robust cybersecurity measures are indispensable for...
David McKeown, deputy chief information officer for cybersecurity and senior information security officer at the Department of Defense, said DOD has published a strategy, a reference architecture and an implementation plan to achieve a zero trust-based architecture by 2027, DefenseScoop reported Thursday. “We want to achieve targeted zero trust by...
The advent of easy-to-use tools like ChatGPT has entrenched generative artificial intelligence into the public consciousness. With its vast array of potential applications, generative AI holds immense potential for a wide variety of domains. Like many other organizations, the Department of Defense is evaluating the effectiveness of this technology ...
Cloud modernization, zero trust cybersecurity and 5G connectivity are at the top of the priority list for the Department of Defense’s Office of the Chief Information Officer in 2024. DOD Principal Deputy CIO and 2024 Wash100 Award winner Leslie Beavers laid out several of the office’s key focus areas at a recent Arlington, Virginia conference, ...
