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Dec. 12, 2022

Department Names Vendors to Provide Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability

The Defense Department awarded contracts to four technology companies — Amazon Web Services Inc., Google Support Services LLC, Microsoft Corporation and Oracle — to provide services in support of its Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability.

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Dec. 9, 2022

CIO Recognizes Top Tech, Cyber Performers Across Defense Department

The Defense Department recognized more than two dozen individuals and teams for contributing to the advancement of departmentwide information technology goals.

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Dec. 6, 2022

DOD Contributes to Registered Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program

Since partnering with the Labor Department to establish the first federal cybersecurity apprenticeship program in January 2022, DOD has identified and developed standards for 15 critical cybersecurity occupations to address military needs.

DOD Releases Path to Cyber Security Through Zero Trust Architecture

Nov. 29, 2022

DOD Releases Path to Cyber Security Through Zero Trust Architecture

WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department on Tuesday released its Zero Trust Strategy and Roadmap, which spells out how it plans to move beyond traditional network security methods to achieve reduced network attack surfaces, enable risk management and effective data-sharing in partnership environments, and contain and remediate adversary activities over

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Oct. 14, 2022

DOD Cyber Training Academy Aims to Arm Students With Essential Cybersecurity Tools

The Defense Department established the DOD Cyber Crime Center's Cyber Training Academy to meet the continuously evolving cybersecurity threats facing the nation.

Nov. 4, 2021

Strategic Direction for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program

Today, the Department of Defense announced the strategic direction of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, marking the completion of an internal program assessment led by senior leaders across the Department. You can read about CMMC 2.0 on the CMMC website and read the press release here.

Nov. 3, 2021

2021 DoD CIO Annual Award Honorees; Winners and Honorable Mentions

The DoD CIO Annual Awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams within the DoD CIO portfolio.

April 23, 2021

2021 DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) Annual Awards Program – Call for Nominations

The Acting DoD Chief Information Officer has announced the criteria and open nominations for its 21st DoD CIO Annual Awards Program. The DoD CIO awards program recognizes individuals and teams within DoD for exceptional achievements within the DoD CIO portfolio of capabilities. The Component CIOs may submit no more than eight nominations (any

March 3, 2021

Official Explains DOD Data Strategy

Joint warfighting is at the heart of the Defense Department's Data Strategy, which has three focuses with eight guiding principals containing four essential capabilities, the DOD chief data officer said.

Nov. 18, 2020

2020 DoD CIO Annual Award Honorees

The DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) Annual Awards program recognizes individuals and teams within DoD for exceptional achievements within the Digital Modernization portfolio.

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Members of the #DIB have targets on their backs. Help shrink that target by conducting regular training, security briefings, and encouraging a culture of vigilance and reporting. @DeptofDefense offers programs, trainings, and tools. More info at: https://t.co/23iT29KCnu https://t.co/Hgk37HWNRm
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The DoD CIO is excited to announce the CMMC 32 CFR program rule was released for public inspection today and is expected to be published on Tuesday 15 Oct. Read more at: https://t.co/bOj6AVeeBA The documents are available at https://t.co/yia7XwVuzV https://t.co/AGo6rQUKHV The DoD CIO is excited to announce the CMMC 32 CFR program rule was released for public inspection today and is expected to be published on Tuesday 15 Oct. Read more at: https://t.co/bOj6AVeeBA The documents are available at https://t.co/yia7XwVuzV https://t.co/AGo6rQUKHV
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DoD encourages readiness at every turn. Avoid phishing: check links, be careful of web sources, & be wary of schemes that seem too good to be true. Anyone can fall victim, remember report if you come across suspicious activity. To #SecureOurWorld visit: https://t.co/FGwQAjnoKZ https://t.co/9kGeuQcbFh
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DoD encourages readiness at every turn. Avoid phishing: check links, be careful of web sources, & be wary of schemes that seem too good to be true. Anyone can fall victim, remember report if you come across suspicious activity. To #SecureOurWorld visit: https://t.co/FGwQAjnoKZ https://t.co/9kGeuQcbFh
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Mr. Mark Gorak, PD for R&A DoD OCIO, is serving as the Gov. Chair of @atarc's Future of Secure Work Working Group, which aims to meet the government's goal of embracing mobility at all classification levels. More info about the WG can be found at: https://t.co/NrInewSTPd https://t.co/lpWkgWWYgc Mr. Mark Gorak, PD for R&A DoD OCIO, is serving as the Gov. Chair of @atarc's Future of Secure Work Working Group, which aims to meet the government's goal of embracing mobility at all classification levels. More info about the WG can be found at: https://t.co/NrInewSTPd https://t.co/lpWkgWWYgc
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DoD CIO is a proud participant of @CISACyber ’s & the @StaySafeOnline NCA’s #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth campaign. Throughout Oct, we’ll share information on our commitment to cybersecurity and discuss how DoD CIO & partners are working to secure our world by staying safe online. https://t.co/lifyJ6EzAV DoD CIO is a proud participant of @CISACyber ’s & the @StaySafeOnline NCA’s #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth campaign. Throughout Oct, we’ll share information on our commitment to cybersecurity and discuss how DoD CIO & partners are working to secure our world by staying safe online. https://t.co/lifyJ6EzAV
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December, 2018, Celebrating Cyber Warriors (read more)

December, 2018, Artificial Intelligence Experts Address Getting Capabilities to Warfighters (read more)

December, 2018, DOD AI Industry Day Fosters Relationships With Industry, Academia (read more)

November, 2018, 2018 DoD CIO Awards Ceremony (read more)

August, 2018, Showcasing 2017 Team Award Winners (read more)

July, 2018, Showcasing 2017 Team Award Winners (read more)

July, 2018, DoD IT Efforts Focus on Warfighter, Competitive Edge, CIO Says (read more)

June, 2018, New CIO to Lead DoD Cloud Initiative (read more)

June, 2018, Showcasing 2017 Team Award Winners (read more)

May, 2018, Showcasing 2017 Team Award Winners (read more)

May, 2018, DoD’s New Chief Information Officer Takes Oath (read more)

April, 2018, Showcasing 2017 Team Award Winners (read more)

April, 2018, Panel Discussion Highlights Federal Identity Management of the Future (read more)

March, 2018, 2017 Individual Award Winners (read more)

January, 2018, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (read more)

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