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May 21, 2021
Energy, Water Resilience on Installations Critical to Operational Security

Both environmental changes and cyberattacks are a threat to U.S. military energy and water security. To maintain operations, the Defense Department must build resilience against both threats.
May 4, 2021
Space Security Challenge 2021: Hack-A-Sat 2 registration opens

The U.S. Air and Space Forces in collaboration with the security research community opened registration May 4 for the qualification round of the second annual Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat satellite hacking challenge.
April 21, 2021
US Cyber Command, DHS-CISA release Russian malware samples tied to SolarWinds compromise

U.S. Cyber Command and the Department of Homeland Security - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released eight files attributed to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)/APT 29 to enable public defense against further compromise.
March 20, 2021
In Their Own Words- New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan

From the team at New America:On July 20, China's State Council issued a seminal document, entitled A Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan. This important aspirational document sets out a top-level design blueprint charting the country's approach to developing artificial
Feb. 23, 2021
In Their Own Words- Report on the Cybersecurity Legislation of Major European Countries

This is a report from Fudan University, Shanghai, China. The report is from Oct 2020. Please click here for the full report in EnglishAs important cyberspace actors, China and Europe are key to building a global governance system in cyberspace. China is the fastest-growing newcomer in cyberspace,
Jan. 8, 2021
960th CW accelerates change during leadership summit

Leaders within the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered in-person and virtually here Nov. 16-19, to meet and discuss the future of Air Force Reserve Command’s only cyberspace wing.
Dec. 14, 2020
Civilian Talent Acquisition essential to accelerate change for Air, Space Forces

The Air Force chief of staff’s direction of accelerate change or lose and the accompanying action orders, outline why and how the service must rapidly change in order to remain the most dominant and respected Air Force in the world.While technology and modernization are important, the Department of
Aug. 15, 2020
Two Airmen commission through Cyberspace Force Development

The Air Force is broadening its use of direct commissioning authority to access its most talented enlisted Airmen to be commissioned officers in the cyber operations career field.
July 28, 2020
Air Force Tech Report: Zero Day for Cyber

What would it mean if an Air Force cyber system was compromised? What would it look like and how would you fix it, fast? Those are questions the Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapons Systems, or CROWS, asks every day and they’re working on solutions to prevent that kind of interference from ever
July 27, 2020
Opportunities and Implications of Brain-computer Interface Technology

This paper examines the implications of a technological convergence of biotechnology and cyber technology and how best to prepare for the exponential change triggered by this emerging field. This convergence, specifically brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, is enabling bidirectional
May 28, 2020
BLUE: Cyber in Contested Domain

As America's adversaries evolve, the Air Force has to be ready to withstand a digital 'sucker punch'. To mitigate this threat, cybersecurity is being integrated into the development of all new programs from the start.
April 11, 2019
1st non-prior service Airman graduates CWO course

Airman 1st Class Josephino Cambosa, 333rd Training Squadron student, became the first non-prior service Airman to graduate the Cyber Warfare Operations Apprentice Course here, April 10.“I am honored to be the first non-prior service pipeline student,” said Cambosa. “I am excited to join like-minded
Oct. 16, 2018
An NSA Cybersecurity Technology that Helps "Port Proof" Your Computer

Article about an NSA licensed cybersecurity technology that is available to the public.
Sept. 18, 2018
The Force We Present: Future of AF operations

As the Air Force highlights revitalizing squadrons and the need to improve readiness to contend with near peer adversaries, the Air Force deputy chief of staff of operations spoke to an audience about “The Force We Present” and the necessity for coming changes in military operations during the Air
Sept. 17, 2018
The ‘Airmen We Need’: Air Force personnel update

Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, outlined the Air Force’s strategy for the “Airmen We Need” campaign at the Air, Space, Cyber Conference, Sept. 17, 2018, in National Harbor.
Sept. 17, 2018
SecAF Wilson provides Air Force update

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson presented an update of the state of the Air Force Sept. 17, during the 2018 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor.Wilson discussed restoring force readiness, space operations and the future of the Air Force during her
July 17, 2018
July Commentary

For the July commentary, Brig. Gen. Feltman, 10th Air Force Vice Commander, discusses the space and cyberspace missions which fall under 10th Air Force for the Air Force Reserve Command.
June 7, 2018
Air Force transfers cyber responsibility to ACC

Air Force officials announced the service’s cyber responsibilities will realign to Air Combat Command from Air Force Space Command.
Nov. 17, 2017
Future of ISR is Airmen

Brig. Gen. James Cluff, vice commander, 25th Air Force, along with Brig. Gen. Peter Lambert, director of intelligence, Air Combat Command, discussed the future of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance during a panel discussion Nov. 15 at the annual Armed Forces Communications and Electronics
Sept. 25, 2017
Leader, team recognized for exceptional insider threat capabilities

The 25th Air Force’s Insider Threat Hub, led by Jason Barron, was recognized last week for their dedication to developing top-notch Air Force intelligence community insider threat capabilities by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

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