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May 8, 2020

DOD, Private Sector Leaders See Danger to GPS Due to FCC Licensing Ruling

The Federal Communications Commission's granting of a license to a private company threatens to undermine the Defense Department's Global Positioning System capabilities, as well as that of the civilian sector, which also relies on GPS, DOD officials told Congress.

April 13, 2020

Growth in DOD Telework Capability May Outlive Coronavirus Pandemic

To keep business on track during the fight against coronavirus, the Defense Department has greatly expanded its telework capability with a variety of tools. Once the coronavirus threat has receded, some of those enhancements for telework may continue on in some capacity, DOD's chief information officer said.

April 10, 2020

First 'Tele-Graduation' Marks Last Iteration of CIO Leader Course

As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts everything from church services to basic training, the latest cohort of students in the Chief Information Officer Leadership Development Program at the National Defense University still held its graduation ceremony — online.

Feb. 25, 2020

DOD Adopts 5 Principles of Artificial Intelligence Ethics

The Defense Department has formally adopted five principles for the ethical development of artificial intelligence capabilities.

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@DeptofWar is implementing a new, fully automated Identity, #ICAM workflow to streamline how personnel gain access to mission-critical systems. This new process replaces the decades old paper-based DD Form 2875, which is now being retired. More info at: https://t.co/l0Cnq5ABDb

The Cyber Workforce Summit 2.0 will launch 24MAR-26MAR26. The Summit will take place at @NDU_EDU & feature speakers including Hon. Davies, DoW CIO, workshops, & networking opportunities. Register via the following link: https://t.co/7VccjEYYOC https://t.co/TSiVrL7ozy

#MissionFirst #DoW #DoWCIO #NationalSecurity #Cloud #Cyber #Cybersecurity

"To build an information enterprise that is resilient, modern, secure and agile – one that is worthy of the Warfighters we serve." This is my commitment. I've challenged the DoW team to ruthlessly prioritize our mission and support our Warfighters at speed. - Hon. Kirsten Davies https://t.co/fzTvBgST5Y

The deadline for RETURNING scholars applying for additional Cyber Service Academy funding for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic term is officially one month away – Friday, February 20, 2026 (at noon). Apply at: https://t.co/jrTqPgVoU6 https://t.co/bZy1O4MfRZ

@DeptofWar welcomes Hon @_KirstenDavies_ confirmed by @SenateFloor & sworn in as @POTUS pick for CIO. With decades of leadership in digital transformation & defending freedom in the cyber domain, she'll serve under @SecWar to digitize & modernize warfighter readiness & lethality.

The DoW CSA is excited to announce that the application portal is now open to current DoW CSA Scholars returning for the upcoming Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year! RETURNING SCHOLAR APPLICATION LINK (Part 1/1) – https://t.co/15Cc0lRrSa

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