CYBERSECURITY

& Information Systems Digest

9 AUGUST 2022

CSIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

FEATURED ARTICLE

NRL Announces the Washington Metropolitan Quantum Network Research Consortium (DC-QNet)

WASHINGTON – To advance quantum network capabilities and leadership, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) announced work with five other U.S. government agencies on May 18 to establish the Washington Metropolitan Quantum Network Research Consortium (DC-QNet) to create, demonstrate, and operate a quantum network as a regional testbed. Quantum networks, an emerging research frontier, will…

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Featured Notable Technical Inquiry

The State of 5G Technology and Applications to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Military

The fifth-generation wireless communication technology, abbreviated “5G,” has the potential to transform communication systems.  The 5G mobile network will deliver higher speeds, lower latency, increased reliability, more network capacity, and increased interconnectivity.  With the deployment, modernization, and implementation of 5G technology into both preexisting and new systems, immense improvements are expected.  In recent years, there has been exponential growth in investments and interest in 5G…

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Mission-Critical Control System (MCCS) Cybersecurity: Mitigating Legacy & Securing Next-Generation Operational Technology/MCCS

The National Security Agency’s (NSA’s) cybersecurity mission to protect national security systems includes the security of MCCS. This session will provide a strategic and tactical look at NSA’s work to establish cybersecurity standards and partnerships to support MCCSs and their owners and address mission risks caused by poor control system cybersecurity postures.    

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Join the Homeland Security community March 25-26 in the Washington, DC area for IDGA’s 18th iteration of the Homeland Security Week Summit, where leading experts and key decision-makers from DHS, DOJ, local law enforcement, and…

Emerging & Disruptive Technology for Defense 2025

Modernizing capability across battle areas calls for agility and the establishment of partnerships between military, industry, start-ups, international counterparts, and academia. The Emerging & Disruptive Technology (EDT) for Defense Conference will allow just that, bridging…

AOC 2024 International Symposium & Convention

From the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza to warfare in the Red Sea and tensions in the Indo-Pacific, the geopolitical situation is increasingly hostile, and tensions are increasing worldwide. Whether a nation-state is monitoring borders…

Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium 2025 (RMCS25)

Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium 2025 (RMCS25)! The Rocky Mountain Chapter of AFCEA is once again honored to invite you to the annual forum for industry, academia, and government to discuss and propose…

Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2024

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Voice From the Community

Joseph Mathews
Code 5540 
Head, Network Security Section

Head, Center for High Assurance Computer Systems
Joey Mathews

Director, NRL’s Center for High Assurance Computer Systems

Joey Mathews leads a team of 60 scientists and engineers who carry out a diverse program of basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development focused on assuring cyber technology. He has two decades of experience leading network security and digital forensic capability development for military cyber operations.

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