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  1. How DARPA is looking to AI to fend off cyber vulnerabilities through a challenge program

    10/18/2023

    How DARPA is looking to AI to fend off cyber vulnerabilities through a challenge program

    Cybersecurity firms have pioneered the use of artificial intelligence in their products, but the latest generation of AI technology offers hope that a greater share of the work to secure computer systems could be automated. A new competition at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency aims to jump start efforts to build open source AI tools to find and fix vulnerabilities. Program Manager Perri Adams leads that effort and recently caught up with my colleague Elias Grolls on the CyberScoop Safe Mode podcast to discuss how to encourage developers to build tools that anyone might use to secure computer systems. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

    28 min
  2. The Pentagon’s new principal deputy CIO shares her vision

    10/04/2023

    The Pentagon’s new principal deputy CIO shares her vision

    Last month, FedScoop hosted its annual FedTalks in Washington D.C. In its 14th year, the event is the largest annual gathering of C-level executives, leaders and innovators from the government and tech community. Leslie Beavers, principal deputy CIO for the Department of Defense, delivered the closing keynote at the event and showcased the work the Pentagon is doing in cybersecurity, digital transformation and modernization. Listen now to Beavers’ closing FedTalk. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

    18 min
  3. Building out edge compute capabilities for DOD tactical operations

    09/25/2023

    Building out edge compute capabilities for DOD tactical operations

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    6 min
  4. Why it’s critical for the U.S. to position itself as the leader in generative AI

    09/20/2023

    Why it’s critical for the U.S. to position itself as the leader in generative AI

    The Special Competitive Studies Project, which has continued the work of the now dissolved National Security Commission on AI, issued its latest report this week on generative AI and its impact on the global competitive landscape. That report states, among other things, that recent advancements in AI come as transformations in geopolitical structuring resemble that of the days leading up to World War I. And because of that, “This moment provides the United States government with a unique opportunity to lead with conviction as humanity enters a new era.“ Ylli Buy-Rak-Tari is the CEO and President of the Special Competitive Studies Project, and he joins me now to discuss the major takeaways from SCSP’s new report and the stakes at play for the U.S. as it looks to embrace AI for defense, national security and more.

    37 min
  5. Why the DOD cares about climate change and climate resiliency

    09/06/2023

    Why the DOD cares about climate change and climate resiliency

    Climate change and defense – two topics that you don’t often think about together. But in recent years, the Defense Department has made sustainability, climate and energy resiliency top priorities related to national security. And it makes sense – not only is the DOD one of the largest energy consumers in the world, but in the digital age, emerging threats put the department’s access to energy at risk in novel and new ways. Joining me to discuss the DOD’s focus on the climate and energy, how innovative technology plays a role in that and what’s coming next is Brendan Owens, assistant secretary of defense for energy, installation and environment.

    31 min
  6. Improving DOD business modernization systems

    04/28/2023

    Improving DOD business modernization systems

    The Government Accountability Office is highlighting 37 areas across the federal government on its most recent High Risk List. The Department of Defense’s approach to business transformation and business systems modernization were among high risk areas. Vijay D’Souza, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office, discusses how the DOD can work to improve their business systems modernization. The DefenseScoop Podcast is available twice a month. If you want to hear more of the latest from the Department of Defense, subscribe to The DefenseScoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

    10 min
  7. The national security implications of AI chatbots

    04/14/2023

    The national security implications of AI chatbots

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is launching a dynamic engagement effort to reimagine the future of artificial intelligence for national security. DARPA will use AI Forward to collaborate with and help shape future research paths for the community of experts now working to make trustworthy AI a near-term reality. DefenseScoop reporter Brandi Vincent recently spoke with Dr. Matt Turek, deputy director of DARPA’s Information Innovation Office, about the future of technologies like Chat GPT and the potential impact it will have on national security. The DefenseScoop Podcast is available twice a month. If you want to hear more of the latest from the Department of Defense, subscribe to The DefenseScoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

    11 min
  8. Implementing the Pentagon’s new zero trust strategy; Landscape for companies doing business with DOD

    11/29/2022

    Implementing the Pentagon’s new zero trust strategy; Landscape for companies doing business with DOD

    The Navy is looking to add vendors to add to its roster of contractors for a $982 million contract for unmanned vehicles. The Department of Defense released its new zero trust strategy and roadmap last week. Steve Stone, head of Zero Labs at Rubrik, Inc. and former senior analyst for cyber threats at U.S. Transportation Command's Cyber Intelligence Branch, discusses best practices for implementing the strategy across the military. The Defense Business Board at the Pentagon is studying a number of issues that relate to the way that companies do business with DOD. Stan Soloway, president and CEO of Celero Strategies LLC, former deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition reform and a recent addition to the Defense Business Board, explains what the landscape looks like for companies trying to do business with the Pentagon. The DefenseScoop Podcast is available every week. If you want to hear more of the latest from the Department of Defense, subscribe to The DefenseScoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

    34 min
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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
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