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Sept. 16, 2024
426 NWS redesignated 426 COS with new commander

The 426th Network Warfare Squadron (426 NWS) was officially redesignated as the 426th Cyberspace Operations Squadron (426 COS) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on September 15th, 2024.Lt. Col. Cassandra Lee was welcomed as the new 426 COS commander, by squadron members, Col. Richard
April 17, 2024
Brown: Joint Force must continually drive change as threats evolve

The Defense Department must continually drive change and anticipate emerging threats to meet evolving national security demands, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., said April 16.
April 17, 2024
16th Air Force inducts 5 civic leaders into inaugural program

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomed five civic leaders from across the San Antonio area during the first-ever 16th Air Force Civic Leader Induction Ceremony held at the Bernard A. Larger Auditorium, April 1.
April 15, 2024
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DOD employees

We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
April 11, 2024
DOD Employs Proactive Measures to Counter Cyber Threats

By pursuing integrated deterrence, including cyber, the Defense Department continues to be ready to fight and win the nation's wars, a senior DOD cyber policy official said.
April 5, 2024
AFRL receives $4M grant to build Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Center

The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate was recently awarded a $4 million Office of Secretary of Defense Centralized Laboratory Investment Program award to build the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Center Capability Project. This is the first
April 3, 2024
DOD Cyber Officials Detail Progress on Zero Trust Framework Roadmap

The Defense Department is on track to implement its zero trust cybersecurity framework by the end of fiscal year 2027, senior Pentagon officials said.
April 3, 2024
U.S. Cyber Command Strengthens Ties with HBCUs to Foster Cybersecurity Excellence

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland — U.S. Cyber Command continues to make significant strides in bolstering diversity and excellence in cybersecurity education through its on-going collaboration with Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
March 29, 2024
ONE GUARDIAN: Providing A Cyber Capability Focus

The growing importance of cyber operations within the U.S. Space Force is driving a required focus on space systems at the Special Access Program level, explained Mr. David Wilcox, Space Operations Command’s Cyber Warfare Mission Area team chief. “Recognition of this gap lead to the stand-up of a
Feb. 23, 2024
Securing the Information Environment: 16th Air Force joins forces with Poland Cyber Command

Interoperability is the ability of organizations and systems to work together effectively and efficiently to reach a common objective.For 16th Air Force and the Poland Cyber Command, the common objective is to hunt, expose, disrupt and defeat malicious cyber actors and other malign threats in the
Feb. 23, 2024
Around the Air Force: Airmen and Guardians in the Fight, Cyber and IT Warrant Officers

This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the Department's senior enlisted advisors plans to empower and equip Airmen and Guardians to prepare for Great Power Competition, and the Air Force reintroducing the rank of warrant officer for information technology and cyber career fields.
Feb. 1, 2024
Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve visits Tinker AFB Reservists

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve visited four Reserve units at Tinker AFB January 25-26, 2024.
Jan. 25, 2024
Battle Looming Between AI and Counter-AI, Says Official

The United States is well positioned to advance in the artificial intelligence space, the executive director of the DOD Cyber Crime Center said during the Google Defense Forum.
Jan. 25, 2024
854th Combat Operations Squadron receives a new commander

Col. Shaun Zabel assumed command of the 854th Combat Operations Squadron, 960th Cyberspace Wing, at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Annex, Texas, on January 6, 2024. He was also awarded with a Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding service as Deputy Commander, 960th Cyberspace Operations
Jan. 18, 2024
New Kid on the Block: An Analysis of How the Advent of Cyber Has Influenced Electronic Warfare

“There’s no going back. You’ve changed things, forever.” In Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film, The Dark Knight, the Joker explains to Batman how the hero’s presence and attempts to defend Gotham City against organized crime have forever altered the landscape of order and chaos. He further claims
Jan. 16, 2024
Integrating space into Information Warfare

As the U.S. Air Force’s competition force, 16th Air Force (Air Forces CYBER) cultivates air and space superiority by integrating space into all warfighting functions to enhance integrated deterrence. This integration unifies 16th Air Force’s mission support with Space Operations Command to grow
Jan. 12, 2024
DOD Releases First Defense Industrial Strategy

The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide DOD actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem.
Jan. 5, 2024
January is OPSEC Awareness Month

"If you say where we are going, we may never get there." Courses on protecting sensitive, unclassified information.
Jan. 3, 2024
Cybersecurity Speaker Series: Preparing for Post-Quantum

Cryptography is our first and last line of defense for the nation’s most sensitive systems. The quantum threat is real and it is imperative to modernize to protect these systems now. In the next video in the Cybersecurity Speaker Series released today, NSA’s Senior Cryptographic Authority, Dr.
Dec. 21, 2023
Senate votes to confirm Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead CYBERCOM and NSA/CSS

The U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh to therank of General and to assume the duties as the Commander, U.S. CyberCommand (CYBERCOM), Director, NSA/CSS.

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