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NEWS


October 2024
10/04/2024 Leadership change marks the beginning of a new chapter for DISA and JFHQ-DODIN

In a ceremonial passing of the flags, Army Lt. Gen. Paul T. Stanton assumed directorship and command, vowing to carry forward the momentum established by his predecessor, Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner.

September 2024
09/11/2024 DISA JITC welcomes new senior enlisted leader

US Army Sgt. Maj. Ashley M. Beasley succeeded Army Sgt. Maj. James R. Whitcomb as the new senior enlisted leader of the Defense Information Systems Agency Joint Interoperability Test Command at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, Sept. 5.

August 2024
08/30/2024 DISA director emphasizes cybersecurity imperatives and industry collaboration

Speaking to an audience of military and industry leaders DISA's director underscored the importance of optimizing operations and industry collaboration to secure the nation’s cyber landscape in the coming years.

08/28/2024 A message to small businesses: Do your homework

At the AFCEA Small Business Workshop DISA's chief technology officer and director of the Emerging Technology Directorate, stressed the importance of research for small businesses seeking contracts.

08/16/2024 DISA director outlines vision for a more unified network at TechNet Augusta

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner underscored the importance of interoperability and collaboration among the services and agencies.

08/16/2024 DISA’s DoDNet Program Office drives progress in the next pivotal phase of network optimization

DISA is advancing the migration of users to its modernized network, DoDNet, as part of the Defense Enclave Services program, under the broader Fourth Estate Network Optimization initiative.

08/12/2024 DISA's new approach to cloud capabilities: A tailored hybrid strategy

During the Defense One DOD Cloud Workshop, Aug. 6, Jeff Marshall, DISA Hosting and Compute acting director, stressed that DISA's new approach is centered on solving the mission partners' problems rather than simply selling them products.

July 2024
07/12/2024 Defense Department CIO outlines new IT advancement strategy

Continuing its mission to outpace digital adversaries and enhance seamless agency interoperability, the Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer has developed a new strategy outlining ways to leverage the power of technology to drive transformative change.

07/12/2024 TechNet Cyber 2024: Skinner emphasizes strategic alignment, partnerships, adaptability

DISA Director Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner emphasizes the need for strong partnerships between the United States Department of Defense and private industry to bolster and protect the DOD’s network against America’s top strategic adversary, the People’s Republic of China.

March 2024
03/01/2024 DISA intelligence director speaks about emerging cybersecurity threats

Army Col. Richard Leach, Defense Information Systems Agency director of intelligence, emphasized the intersection of personal and organizational security during the Digital Protection Summit in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28.

03/01/2024 DISA awards OTA contract to develop next iteration of Electromagnetic Battle Management - Joint

The Defense Information Systems Agency announced that it awarded Palantir USG, Inc. a $9.8 million other transaction agreement/authority contract to develop an Electromagnetic Battle Management - Joint Decision Support Prototype -- which will represent a first-of-its-kind Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations planning tool for the Department of Defense.

February 2024
02/21/2024 DISA director delivers key insights on information warfare at AFCEA WEST 2024

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner spoke on partnerships and the importance they have in developing and acquiring the information technology services and capabilities needed to obtain information superiority. 

02/02/2024 Enhancing enterprise data access and availability: key strategies for success

The DOD chief digital and artificial intelligence officer recently released a memo encouraging components to evaluate DOD-approved authentication requirements that will be sent to DISA’s chief data officer to determine if results need guidance on exceptions to local policies to effectively manage data throughout its lifecycle.

January 2024
01/26/2024 DISA director and senior leaders share agency priorities at AFCEA DC luncheon

On Jan. 25, Defense Information Systems Agency Director and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network Commander Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner spoke at an AFCEA DC luncheon along with three DISA senior leaders. Together, they shared the agency’s priorities for 2024 and answered questions from industry

01/16/2024 DISA director weighs in on hot topics at AFCEA NOVA Army IT Day

On Jan. 11, Defense Information Systems Agency Director and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network Commander Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner spoke at AFCEA NOVA Army IT Day in a fireside chat moderated by former Army Deputy Chief Information Officer Greg Garcia.

December 2023
12/18/2023 Beyond boundaries: DISA's cybersecurity solutions for a cloud-connected world

The Defense Information Systems Agency's Cybersecurity Service Provider program delivers a suite of cybersecurity services. Leveraging a global, 24/7/365 analyst workforce, DISA CSSP monitors for and protects against malicious cyber activity, reports cyber incidents, and shares pivotal cyber situational awareness to defend the Department of Defense Information Network and customer terrain.

12/07/2023 DISA releases new electromagnetic spectrum capability to enhance modern warfighting

The Defense Information Systems Agency announced the release of the initial features for Electromagnetic Battle Management – Joint, or EMBM-J, Dec. 6

November 2023
11/17/2023 DISA is transforming connectivity: The evolution of network optimization

Over the past year, the Defense Information Systems Agency has made substantial progress in combatting growing cyber threats by strengthening and standardizing its network infrastructure.

11/17/2023 The 'secret' is out – how DISA solved the classified cloud challenge for the Department of Defense

DISA launches the first Microsoft 365 classified cloud in the United States Department of Defense secret environment.

11/06/2023 DISA sets two new agency small business achievement records for fiscal year 2023

The Defense Information Systems Agency exceeded four of its five assigned goals for fiscal year 2023 – missing the fifth by 0.26%, while exceeding all the federal and United States Department of Defense small business goals. The agency also set two new records in the historically underutilized business zone, or HUBZone, category.

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