Colin Demarest
Colin Demarest was a reporter at C4ISRNET, where he covered military networks, cyber and IT. Colin had previously covered the Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration — namely Cold War cleanup and nuclear weapons development — for a daily newspaper in South Carolina. Colin is also an award-winning photographer.
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Former CYBERCOM boss Nakasone to lead Vanderbilt defense institute
The move follows a yearslong stint overseeing elite military hackers and global intelligence collection.
Biden nominates Haugh as CYBERCOM deputy
Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh is also considered a potential successor to Gen. Paul Nakasone, the current commander of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the National Security Agency.
NORAD’s VanHerck says artificial intelligence capabilities lacking
U.S. Northern Command earlier this year asked Congress for an additional $29.8 million to buy information technology equipment and to optimize infrastructure for artificial intelligence and machine learning at its joint operations center.
Pentagon hails Lyft exec Martell for AI post
“He brings cutting-edge industry experience to apply to our unique mission set,” Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said April 25.
‘Tremendous’ momentum seen as US Army upgrades network tech
U.S. Army officials have likened the capability set plan to Apple’s iPhone approach: new, enhanced hardware rolling out on the heels of the last release.
Northrop, AT&T partner to build 5G digital battle network
“When we think about today’s environment, it’s less about the traditional arms race of the past, and it’s more about the technology race of today and the future.“
Finland wins NATO cyber defense competition
The multi-day event is typically conducted under intense conditions, simulating a spreading crisis that ropes in the military and civilian worlds and the public and private sectors.
What war in Ukraine reveals about information age conflict
Questions that need asking and topics that need addressing across the Department of Defense, Lt. Gen. Michael Groen said, include “the transformation of the character of warfare in an information age” and what that means for capabilities being developed or gear that is purchased.
Goodbye hoarding? Official sees increased data sharing at Pentagon
“I think what we’re seeing across the department is folks leaning into the need to share.”
US Army working closely with allies amid push to upgrade networks
“If we fail, the next day we’ll come back and we’ll find out if there is a configuration that needs to be changed or a policy for us to get after,” U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeth Rey said.
