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News | Oct. 29, 2019

Chief Information Officer Touts Technological Progress

By: Jim Garamone

The Defense Department's chief information officer says technology underlies the departments National Defense Strategy, and he has put together a high-speed team that can capitalize on breakthroughs. (read more)

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Last week, we proudly held our 25th @DeptofWar Cyber Service Academy (CSA) Bootcamp in Washington, D.C. New scholarship recipients received information regarding academic expectations, service requirements, and internships; engaged with fellow scholars; and heard from DoW CSA https://t.co/SrhCnsTAFP Last week, we proudly held our 25th @DeptofWar Cyber Service Academy (CSA) Bootcamp in Washington, D.C. New scholarship recipients received information regarding academic expectations, service requirements, and internships; engaged with fellow scholars; and heard from DoW CSA https://t.co/SrhCnsTAFP
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@DeptofWar’s Matt Isnor and Tembi Secrist shared details about our newest cyber education and hiring initiatives with educators and industry professionals at the Virginia Cyber Education Conference in Alexandria. From CyberPatriot to Cyber Apprenticeships and Cyber Service https://t.co/1B3m6ee3Yo @DeptofWar’s Matt Isnor and Tembi Secrist shared details about our newest cyber education and hiring initiatives with educators and industry professionals at the Virginia Cyber Education Conference in Alexandria. From CyberPatriot to Cyber Apprenticeships and Cyber Service https://t.co/1B3m6ee3Yo
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Don’t wait! Apply Now. The deadline for @DeptofWar Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program applications is 11:59 ET, July 24! To access the job announcements, go to USAJOBS or our website: https://t.co/0wMfoglR9s •For High School & College Grads & Career Changers •Fast Track https://t.co/VDacc5BH8v Don’t wait! Apply Now. The deadline for @DeptofWar Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program applications is 11:59 ET, July 24! To access the job announcements, go to USAJOBS or our website: https://t.co/0wMfoglR9s •For High School & College Grads & Career Changers •Fast Track https://t.co/VDacc5BH8v
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To accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom, @DeptofWar CIO, Honorable Kirsten Davies, announced a historic 10-year Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with @Oracle worth up to nearly $7 billion. This first-ever, direct-award contract optimizes the tech budget, saves taxpayers at least https://t.co/8BNRVcMUxN To accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom, @DeptofWar CIO, Honorable Kirsten Davies, announced a historic 10-year Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with @Oracle worth up to nearly $7 billion. This first-ever, direct-award contract optimizes the tech budget, saves taxpayers at least https://t.co/8BNRVcMUxN
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Join the Mission: Apply now for the DoW’s Cyber RAP Apprenticeship Opportunities. Whether you’re a high school or new college grad, or are just looking to pivot your career, now is the time to apply on USAJOBS by July 24. Hear from CIO Davies about this unique opportunity. · For https://t.co/s3iT2grBCn
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Today’s innovation cycles are measured in weeks and months, not decades, which is why @DoWCIODavies Hon. Davies' visit with K-Form, DTI, and MOLG alongside @SBA_Kelly Loeffler, Hon. Michael Duffey, and the SBA team reinforced the mandate to cut the red tape stifling the https://t.co/peaxFW0we6 Today’s innovation cycles are measured in weeks and months, not decades, which is why @DoWCIODavies Hon. Davies' visit with K-Form, DTI, and MOLG alongside @SBA_Kelly Loeffler, Hon. Michael Duffey, and the SBA team reinforced the mandate to cut the red tape stifling the https://t.co/peaxFW0we6
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The @DeptofWar is prioritizing efficiency and readiness for the defense industrial base. Yesterday, the DoW Chief Information Officer @DoWCIODavies announced the suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements to cut the red tape to re-industrialize America. The Department remains https://t.co/Da9KyMMpoa
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The @DeptofWar is focused on reducing the cost of bureaucratic compliance without compromising the critical importance of cybersecurity. As @SBA_Kelly Loeffler highlighted, we want American businesses investing in their innovation and tangible cybersecurity measures, not https://t.co/z4YfDDPOBo
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The DoW is immediately suspending CMMC Phase II requirements to clear bureaucratic roadblocks for the DIB. We must scale warfighter readiness, not paperwork. What you need to know: · Phase II & costly administrative burdens are paused. · Phase I self-assessments remain firmly https://t.co/s8pQZGCdlj
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The Department of War CIO is excited to announce that the Cyber Apprenticeship Program application window is now open on USAJOBS. 🇺🇸 @POTUS and @SecWar, gave us a mandate. Under the leadership of @DoWCIODavies, the @DeptofWar is aggressively moving out on programs that stress https://t.co/4ZBwho90ZC The Department of War CIO is excited to announce that the Cyber Apprenticeship Program application window is now open on USAJOBS. 🇺🇸 @POTUS and @SecWar, gave us a mandate. Under the leadership of @DoWCIODavies, the @DeptofWar is aggressively moving out on programs that stress https://t.co/4ZBwho90ZC
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🎆The Department of War salutes America on its 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸 Forged in battle, our nation now looks toward a golden age of prosperity and innovation led by @POTUS. As @SecWar drives the next generation of military innovation, the DoW CIO is laser-focused on a singular https://t.co/5polC60U0D
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RT @SecWar: The cyber domain is a battlefield—and America’s warfighters are leading the way. The warriors of @US_CYBERCOM and @NSAGov are…
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📣  Update on the DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program 📣 Thank you for the amazing interest in the DoW cyber apprenticeship opportunities originally slated for June. We are experiencing a brief delay but expect the opportunities to be posted very soon! We appreciate your https://t.co/hCNAG42pAB 📣  Update on the DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Program 📣 Thank you for the amazing interest in the DoW cyber apprenticeship opportunities originally slated for June. We are experiencing a brief delay but expect the opportunities to be posted very soon! We appreciate your https://t.co/hCNAG42pAB
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We have received an incredible amount of interest in the pilot of the Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program! If you are interested in applying, please set up an account with USAJOBS, get your USAJOBS resume ready now, the initial application window will not stay open for long. https://t.co/KoCVCN6pxJ We have received an incredible amount of interest in the pilot of the Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program! If you are interested in applying, please set up an account with USAJOBS, get your USAJOBS resume ready now, the initial application window will not stay open for long. https://t.co/KoCVCN6pxJ
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The DoW CIO remains dedicated to cultivating the nation's premier cyber talent. 🇺🇸 Last week, the Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) attended the CyberDNA event at the @NavalAcademy, reviewing impressive research on ethical hacking, drone disruption, and AI prompt https://t.co/10dxFrY2bl The DoW CIO remains dedicated to cultivating the nation's premier cyber talent. 🇺🇸 Last week, the Cyber Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) attended the CyberDNA event at the @NavalAcademy, reviewing impressive research on ethical hacking, drone disruption, and AI prompt https://t.co/10dxFrY2bl
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Yesterday at SAP NOW, @DoWCIODavies  highlighted the Department's ongoing efforts to transform and modernize our systems for the next era of global innovation. In coordination with @POTUS, @DeptofWar, and @SecWar, the DoW is operationalizing AI, reinforcing critical supply https://t.co/IJtxP0mF9R Yesterday at SAP NOW, @DoWCIODavies  highlighted the Department's ongoing efforts to transform and modernize our systems for the next era of global innovation. In coordination with @POTUS, @DeptofWar, and @SecWar, the DoW is operationalizing AI, reinforcing critical supply https://t.co/IJtxP0mF9R
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Empowering the warfighter is the relentless objective that drives every program." ⚡️ The @DeptofWar Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Strategy is LIVE. To execute @POTUS' EO 14409, we are taking decisive action to:  🛡️Harden military networks  ⚔️Empower the Joint Force  🇺🇸Solidify https://t.co/MNRMT8hLeu Empowering the warfighter is the relentless objective that drives every program." ⚡️ The @DeptofWar Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Strategy is LIVE. To execute @POTUS' EO 14409, we are taking decisive action to:  🛡️Harden military networks  ⚔️Empower the Joint Force  🇺🇸Solidify https://t.co/MNRMT8hLeu
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ICYM: @DoWCIODavies was featured on Fed Gov Today ON Sunday to discuss Digital Transformation of the United States Department of War's IT and Cyber programs. You can watch her interview at the link below. https://t.co/C1tkbrT5DO
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Happy Fathers Day from the DoW CIO family to yours. @DoWCIODavies and the rest of the CIO team join with @POTUS Trump, @VP Vance, and @SecWar Pete Hegseth in honoring the fathers across this great land! https://t.co/0iRu5HGwLl
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Hon Davies will be on FedGov Today this Sunday to discuss Digital Transformation of the @DeptofWar's IT and Cyber programs. You can watch her interview at 10AM on ABC7 in Washington, and on-demand on their streaming platform. https://t.co/EYRS8VIjkw
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