Navy Archives

Jack Wilmer, DOD CISO — Jack Wilmer speaks Nov. 14, 2019, at the Workforce Summit presented by FedScoop and WorkScoop. (Scoop News Group)

Cyber Command has drastically cut hiring time for cybersecurity roles, says DOD CISO

The Cyber Excepted Service program is bearing some fruit, Department of Defense CISO Jack Wilmer says.

Nov 14, 2019 By Shannon Vavra

Cisco will pay $8.6 million to settle claims it sold US flawed surveillance software

The Department of Homeland Security and four branches of the U.S. military had purchased the affected software.

Aug 1, 2019 By Jeff Stone

Blistering report scolds Navy for longstanding cybersecurity challenges

To longtime observers of the Navy’s cybersecurity practices, this week’s review will feel like déjà-vu.

Mar 15, 2019 By Sean Lyngaas

submarine contractor hacked — The guided-missile submarine USS Ohio prepares to moor at Naval Magazine Indian Island. A group tied to the Chinese government has hacked a contractor responsible for submarine development. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early/Released)

Chinese hackers stole sensitive U.S. Navy submarine plans from contractor

A Chinese intelligence agency was able to successfully hack into a Navy contractor around February, stealing more than a half terabyte worth of highly sensitive documents.

Jun 8, 2018 By Chris Bing

Main operations floor for red cell, grey cell and white cell groups for 2017 CDX — Photo by CyberScoop

Inside the NSA’s CDX, a high-tech competition pitting cadets against elite attackers

Professional hackers from the NSA, U.S. Cyber Command and foreign militaries are launching a barrage of cyberattacks this week — against teams of students.

Apr 13, 2017 By Chris Bing

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John J. Siller

Hacker breaches Navy, compromises records of more than 130,000 sailors

A hacker broke into Navy systems last week and accessed the personal data of more 130,000 current and former U.S. Navy sailors, the service announced Wednesday.

Nov 28, 2016