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The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

NDAA requires intelligence agencies to study creation of cyber collaboration program

Language in the bill requires leaders of the NSA and CISA to study how DOD components can support the development of a “cyber threat information collaboration environment…

Dec 8, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

Software supply chain amendment omitted from NDAA text

The now-excised section 6722 was earlier criticized by industry as “vague” and “internally inconsistent.”

Dec 7, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Early morning fog envelopes the U.S. Capitol dome behind the U.S. House of Representatives. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

FedRAMP reform legislation appended to National Defense Authorization Act

The previously drafted bill was included in section 5921 of the NDAA, which was released Tuesday evening.

Dec 7, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones Nihal Krishan

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Industry groups criticize ‘vague’ software supply chain amendment to House NDAA

Four tech trade bodies warn that the legislation could impose duplicative requirements on software vendors.

Sep 14, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Top commander expects drones strikes against US forces, partners in Africa

African nations have already asked for U.S. assistance with counter-drone capabilities, according to Gen. Stephen Townsend.

Jul 28, 2022 By Jon Harper

A network engineer at U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command, works on creating the Project Convergence Mission Partner Environment during a Risk Reduction Event in February at JMC on Fort Bliss, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Koester)

Military services ‘not aligned’ on JADC2 efforts, Air Force official warns

The Army, Air Force and Navy each have their own Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiatives.

Jul 26, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Inside U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Josef Cole / DOD / U.S. Cyber Command)

Senate wants tighter cyber-electronic warfare integration, clarity on organizations for cyber ops

The Senate's version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA requires DOD to develop a strategy for converged cyber and electronic warfare.

Jul 20, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

Senate bill to require annual briefing on NSA-CYBERCOM relationship

The Senate Armed Services Committee's version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA wants an annual briefing on the so-called dual hat arrangement between the NSA and Cyber Command.

Jul 19, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (Sept. 27, 2018) – Sailors stand watch in the Fleet Operations Center at the headquarters of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F). Since its establishment, FCC/C10F has grown into an operational force composed of more than 14,000 Active and Reserve Sailors and civilians organized into 28 active commands, 40 Cyber Mission Force units, and 26 reserve commands around the globe. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Samuel Souvannason/Released)

Senate Armed Services Committee questions Navy’s future role, contribution to cyberspace operations

The committee's version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA wants a study on how the DOD organizes its cyber forces.

Jul 19, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. sailors assigned to Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) man their stations at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., Aug. 4, 2010. (DOD photo)

House Armed Services Committee concerned with state of Navy cyber readiness

The HASC is seeking to force the service to create a cyber-specific work role and career field designator.

Jun 28, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau