The National Security Agency’s Joint Federated Assurance Center has released four cybersecurity technical reports to help protect field-programmable gate array systems from adversary influence. The …
Part II: DARPA, NASA, IARPA, DoD, Courage, Leadership and Aurelius’ Meditations
We continue our effort to underscore certain patterns and themes found throughout the OODAcast library of close to 100 conversations with leaders and decision-makers, on topics such as leadership, …
Bio-Futures 2050: Defense Impacts and Opportunities for Advantage
Background Biotechnology innovation holds the potential to ensure food security, biosphere safety, sustainability, and the development of a disruptive new class of therapeutics. The USG has …
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Deep Tech, the “Valley of Death” and Innovative Technologies for the Warfighter
The "Valley of Death" graphed by the Government Accountability Office (Source: GAO-21-202) National Defense Magazine contextualizes the "Valley of Death" in the following manner: "The defense …
US Department of Defense Seeks Executive to Lead Defense Innovation Unit
The US Department of Defense is on the hunt for an executive to lead a key organization for helping the department accelerate positive transformation. This position, the head of the Defense Innovation …
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How Do Cyber Operations Fit into DoD’s National Defense Strategy?
Recently, the Department of Defense presented its classified 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) to Congress, with an unclassified version to be forthcoming for public consumption. The purpose of the …
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DoD Seeking Innovative Ideas on Logistics For Modern Times
Logistics has always been a critically important part of military power. But it is also, frankly, boring. There is no sizzle and little glory in moving supplies. It has always been this way. But great …
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The New DoD University Consortium for Cybersecurity (UC2)
This post is an effort to follow up on a conversation from The December 2021 OODA Network Member Meeting regarding "The Security Community: Communication Style, Public Relations, Outreach Efforts, …
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OODA Salon Wednesday 19 January 2022: Commercial Technology and National Security
This 19 January 2022 OODA Salon features Dr. Jennifer Buss, CEO of the Potomac Institute. Dr. Buss is a long term friend and OODA network member who has contributed insight to the greater national …
Future Cybersecurity Architectures: DoD’s Zero Trust Pilot Program and Native Zero Trust Design
Source Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing on Cybersecurity Architectures | C-SPAN.org OODA Loop provides actionable intelligence, analysis, and insight on global security, technology, …