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Cyber

Cyber Security Basics Are In Place But Government Lacks Full Protection, DHS Official Says

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

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Cyber Security Basics Are In Place But Government Lacks Full Protection, DHS Official Says

Among the “major themes” that have surfaced as a result of an ongoing review of the federal government’s cyber security needs is that overall there are baseline capabilities in place but complete protection is lacking, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official said last week.“In looking at our assessment of where we are, from a gaps and vulnerabilities perspective, there’s been a lot of discussion that we’re years behind the power curve,” Martin Gross, director of the Office of Cybersecurity…

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]