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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.

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.

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.

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

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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DoD CIO and the Department’s tech leaders closed out the Southwest Industry Tour with a visit to @BlueHalo_LLC . Thanks to Mr. Matt Ramsey, CIO, and Mr. Vikram Manikonda, CTO BlueHalo for your time and the great discussion. https://t.co/HgJhUPxPfh DoD CIO and the Department’s tech leaders closed out the Southwest Industry Tour with a visit to @BlueHalo_LLC . Thanks to Mr. Matt Ramsey, CIO, and Mr. Vikram Manikonda, CTO BlueHalo for your time and the great discussion. https://t.co/HgJhUPxPfh
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DoD tech leaders are at Kirtland AFB today meeting with Lt Col Michael Butler & his team from the DMOC. Great discussion on linking global training networks & the 705th Combat Training Squadron’s role supporting @usairforce & the Joint Force. https://t.co/eLbzscbT1H DoD tech leaders are at Kirtland AFB today meeting with Lt Col Michael Butler & his team from the DMOC. Great discussion on linking global training networks & the 705th Combat Training Squadron’s role supporting @usairforce & the Joint Force. https://t.co/eLbzscbT1H
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Hon. John Sherman, DoD CIO, spoke with the Young Presidents Organization US Capital Chapter this week. He discussed decision making, crisis management, & leadership of a large multifaceted IT and cyber enterprise in a dynamic environment. https://t.co/aGcKKZKEd7 Hon. John Sherman, DoD CIO, spoke with the Young Presidents Organization US Capital Chapter this week. He discussed decision making, crisis management, &
leadership of a large multifaceted IT and cyber enterprise in a dynamic environment. https://t.co/aGcKKZKEd7
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PDCIO, Ms. Leslie Beavers, & DoD tech leaders met Eric Starkloff, CEO, & Thomas Benjamin, CTO, of National Instruments (@NIglobal). Terrific discussion on topics such as digital twins, OpTech testing/security, & microelectronics assurance! https://t.co/ueqKZNEpyg PDCIO, Ms. Leslie Beavers, & DoD tech leaders met Eric Starkloff, CEO, & Thomas Benjamin, CTO, of National Instruments (@NIglobal). Terrific discussion on topics such as digital twins, OpTech testing/security, & microelectronics assurance! https://t.co/ueqKZNEpyg
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Mark Patrick's, the DoD Records Officer, outlines the new DoD Records Strategy and the way ahead for records governance in his recent AIIM blog at: https://t.co/f8Y5n5jP50 Read the full strategy at: https://t.co/m6iIcvnYye
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Ms. Leslie Beavers, PDCIO, led a group meeting with Mr. Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, and his leadership team to discuss #cloud computing at the edge, #ZeroTrust, user experience, workforce innovation & spectrum https://t.co/EUhioTqsun Ms. Leslie Beavers, PDCIO, led a group meeting with Mr. Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, and his leadership team to discuss #cloud computing at the edge, #ZeroTrust, user experience, workforce innovation & spectrum https://t.co/EUhioTqsun
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The DoD CIO would like to thank Ms. Lora Muchmore for her exceptional hard work and outstanding Leadership as she departs our team to join @USAirForce as their new Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer. Congratulations and good luck! https://t.co/kqxybZRh79 The DoD CIO would like to thank Ms. Lora Muchmore for her exceptional hard work and outstanding Leadership as she departs our team to join @USAirForce as their new Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer. Congratulations and
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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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