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China Takes Over Supercomputing Title from U.S.  

The Tianhe-2, or Milky Way-2, a supercomputer developed at China's National University of Defense Technology, is the most powerful computer in the world. Learn more

June 17,2013 by Mike O'Brien   0

The Drug Challenge and the Imperative for Active Layered Defense  

The region of Central America and the Caribbean has long been used by drug traffickers as a major transit and trans-shipment area. Learn more

June 17,2013 by Serena Joseph-Harris   0

The Changing Face of Female Military Uniforms  

Without a doubt, military women wear the uniform with understandable pride. There is a longstanding history of women serving in the armed forces dating back to the civil war, and undeniably the uniform represents a symbol of many rich traditions. Learn more

June 14,2013 by Nazya Ayaz   0

The Smart Rifle That Decides When to Shoot (and Never Misses)  

It takes years to train military snipers to fire with deadly accuracy at long range, but now you can shoot like one in a matter of minutes – if you’ve got at least $22,000 to spare. Learn more

June 14,2013 by Mike O'Brien   1

Bell Boeing Awarded Contract for 99 V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft  

The Bell Boeing V-22 Program has been awarded a five-year U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) contract for the production and delivery of 99 V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Learn more

June 13,2013 by IDGA Editorial Staff   0

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Actionable Intelligence: Getting Accurate Info to Decision Makers – Quickly  

The uproar over the National Security Agency's wide-ranging cell phone and Internet surveillance has revived a national debate about the necessity of intelligence gathering and what the federal government does with what it learns. Actionable intelligence is simply that: information gleaned from a range of sources that enables decision makers – from political leaders to field commanders – Read on... Learn more

June 11,2013 by John M. Doyle   0

IDGA Magazine May 2013  

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June 04,2013 by IDGA Editorial Staff   0

Cyber Defense in a Surprisingly Warm “Cold War”  

For several months now, newspapers and Internet news sites have carried similar versions of the same headline: Is a new Cold War growing in cyberspace between the United States and China? It certainly appears so, judging by the recurring reports of U.S. businesses, banks, news organizations and government contractors having their computer security breached by hackers that have been traced, almost routinely, to China. Read on... Learn more

May 31,2013 by John M. Doyle   0

Understanding the ‘Kill Chain’ of the Cyber Network  

As you’re thinking about making investments in your IT security, you ought to be thinking about it in terms of what your adversary is doing while he’s in your network. Chris Folk, Division Director, National Protection, at The MITRE Corporation examines the effect of changing cyber policy, gives advice for those updating their IT security systems, and explains the ‘hygiene of security’ Learn more

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Protecting the U.S. Financial System from TOC Peneration  

Does 'Financial Terrorism' exist? A.T. Smith, Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service speaks exclusively with IDGA about the role of the Secret Service in protecting the nation from financial fraud. Mr. Smith also speaks to the value of partnerships and technologies that maintain the integrity of national financial infrastructure. Watch now... Learn more

June 06,2013

Taking Away the Firepower: ATF on CTOC  

Kevin O'Keefe, Director, Criminal Intelligence Division, ATF speaks about the current 'fight against arms' within the U.S. Talking about the trends we're seeing with regards to trafficking weapons and firearms, Mr. O'Keefe also touches on how technology has aided the CTOC effort. Watch now... Learn more

June 06,2013

IHS: Tactical Solutions in a Challenging Environment  

At a time of unprecedented cutbacks, the Pentagon and the defense contractor industry as a whole must reassess their strategies to effectively do more with less. Here Bill Edgar, the Managing Director of IHS' Aerospace and Maritime Group, discusses the key issues faced by contractors and the Department of Defense and outlines IHS' work in the industry. Learn more

May 15,2013

Cyber, NIST and all things NICE  

In this audio interview Dr. Ernest McDuffie, Lead, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) at NIST, examines the current and future plans for the initiative and highlights what the directives are from the White House on the state of cyber security in 2013... Learn more

May 15,2013

Podcast: Energy Efficiency Part 1  

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