Defense
The Ukraine War Is Teaching the U.S. How to Move Intelligence Faster
Part of it is better planning, part is new AI-assisted tools.
Management
Budding Spies Might Not Get Weeded Out for Past Drug Use
Activists say this would be a practical step to help ensure all the best candidates are getting considered for intelligence jobs.
Workforce
Is the Security Clearance Process Keeping Diverse Candidates from Fed Jobs?
There are very human, and very distinct elements to making the cut as a national security worker.
Defense
DHS Manipulated Report on Russian Election Interference During the Trump Administration, Watchdog Says
A 2020 report to state and local governments was delayed and altered, a new IG report finds.
Workforce
Fixing The Security Clearance Process Has Not Been Forgotten
While security clearance topics might not be making headlines, the process – and how to improve it – remains a priority across government.
Management
A House Lawmaker Has Proposed Strengthening a Council on Climate-Related Security Threats
The most recent annual threat assessment issued a dire warning about climate change.
Management
Marijuana Use ‘Remains Relevant, But Not Determinative’ for Security Clearances
The increasing number of states and localities that have decriminalized marijuana prompted a guidance update.
Defense
The Pentagon’s New UFO Office Has a Specific Job
Defense leaders want to make sure they can spot and track “phenomena” trespassing over training ranges.
Defense
A Quartet of Warnings Highlight Climate-Related Threats
Agencies vow to heed climate change in all strategy planning, but experts say that won’t be enough.
Oversight
Senator Seeks Information on ‘Rogue’ Commerce Department Unit
The Investigative and Threat Management Service is alleged to have targeted department employees and wrongly engaged in counterintelligence operations.
Management
After Nearly 60 Years, National Intelligence University Moves to ODNI
“We're one stop on that journey for developing that future officer, that future leader,” said the university president.
Defense
CIA’s Last Classified Fax Machines Are About to Retire
A secure email system dubbed Gray Magic will replace the legendary analog technology.
Defense
Biden Taps Current, Former Defense Officials to Oversee Acquisition, Budget, Intel at Pentagon
A former comptroller would return to the job if the Senate approves.
Defense
Key Official: Defense Information Operations ‘Not Evolving Fast Enough’
China will soon harness AI to supplant Russia as the world leader in information warfare, a DIA leader said.
Defense
Putin Authorized Smear Campaign Against Biden, US Intelligence Concludes
Less hacking, more laundering: 2020 tactics show evolution of Russian information warfare efforts.
Defense
Splitting NSA, CyberCom Now Could Reduce Military Access to Intelligence, Milley Says
The Joint Chiefs chairman says the organizations have not yet worked out how to keep the data flowing after the long-awaited split.
Defense
Intel Agency Worker Pushed His Own Drone Company, Report Details
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency inspector general found one of its employees accessed classified and proprietary data, trying to cheat competitors.
Defense
US Space Force Becomes 18th Member of U.S. Intelligence Community
Growing threats to U.S. space assets require more intelligence collaboration, senior official says.
Defense
Trump Officials Deliver Plan to Split Up Cyber Command, NSA
An end to the “dual hat” arrangement has been debated for years — but the timing raises questions. The plan requires Milley's certification to move ahead.
Defense