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DOD names officials temporarily helming key tech offices as the Pentagon awaits new leadership
Several familiar faces who steered some of the Pentagon’s major technology and cybersecurity efforts over the last few years are operating in senior-level executive roles in acting capacities, as officials wait to see who the Trump administration will appoint to permanently lead key offices, multiple sources told DefenseScoop.
President Donald Trump has nominated former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary, and billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg to be deputy SecDef in his second term. Both men need Senate approval. If confirmed, they and the White House will have the option to name new officials or keep on existing staff for certain top Defense Department positions.
In conversations over email this week, sources revealed who is currently functioning in a few of those key roles between now and the arrival of DOD’s new bosses.
“Acting Chief Information Officer is Ms. Leslie Beavers,” a spokesperson told DefenseScoop late Tuesday.
Beavers, who retired from the Air Force as a reserve brigadier general, was tapped as acting CIO in July 2024 after John Sherman’s departure. She previously served as Sherman’s deputy and helped oversee multiple high-stakes, enterprise IT initiatives inside DOD.
A Pentagon spokesperson also confirmed that Gurpreet Bhatia is temporarily serving in dual-hatted roles as acting deputy CIO for cybersecurity and DOD’s chief information security officer. Before working at the Pentagon, Bhatia led the National Security Agency’s engagements with foreign partners, among other senior government roles.
Defense acquisition expert Radha Plumb assumed the role of DOD’s chief digital and artificial intelligence officer in April 2024. In a recent interview ahead of her planned departure from the department, Plumb told DefenseScoop that Principal Deputy CDAO Margie Palmieri was set to serve as the acting chief of the office in the interim until Trump’s pick is named.
Personnel in the CDAO told DefenseScoop Wednesday that the hub is largely operating as if Palmieri is its director this week. Pentagon spokespersons did not confirm that she’s officially leading the organization.
Separately, sources at the Defense Innovation Unit told DefenseScoop this week that former Apple executive Doug Beck continues to head the organization, where he took the helm in April 2023. Historically, “the DIU director is not a politically appointed role,” one official noted.
The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced that several officials will be temporarily helming key technology offices as the Pentagon awaits new leadership.This move comes after the departure of several top officials, including former Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy and former Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios. In the interim, acting officials have been appointed to ensure continuity in the department’s technology initiatives.
Among those named to temporary positions are John Sherman, the Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, who will serve as the Acting Chief Information Officer. Acting Chief Technology Officer is currently unannounced.
The DOD is facing significant challenges in the realm of technology, including cybersecurity threats and the need to modernize its infrastructure. These temporary appointments will help ensure that crucial technology initiatives continue to move forward as the department awaits new leadership.
Stay tuned for updates as the DOD works to fill these key technology positions with permanent appointments.
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DOD, Lockheed Agree on Price for Next 145 F-35s
The F-35 Joint Program Office has agreed in principal to pay up to $11.8 billion for the next 145 F-35s from manufacturer Lockheed Martin—but final details on the deal won’t be hammered out until the spring.
The action specifies that the cost will not exceed $11.76 billion for Lot 18 jets, pegging the average price for the three F-35 variants at $81.1 million. Work on the jets is to be completed by June 2027.
The Department of Defense announced the “undefinitized” deal Dec. 20, saying final details will be worked out in the coming months. The Defense Acquisition University defines an undefinitized contract action as one that has “some aspect that is left open, to be determined prior to the start of contract performance.” Lockheed and the Pentagon previously agreed to an undefinitized contract action for F-35s in 2018, saying then that it allowed the company to receive funds to keep up production while final details were being negotiated.
Among the 145 jets included are:
- 48 F-35As for the Air Force
- 16 F-35B and 5 F-35C models for the Marine Corps
- 14 F-35C models for the Navy
- 15 F-35A and 1 F-35B models for F-35 program partners
- 39 F-35A and 7 F-35B models for Foreign Military Sales customers
Exact costs per type and service were not disclosed.
Getting the undefinitized action is important for Lockheed; officials said in October that the company was fronting its own money to keep F-35 production up while negotiations dragged on.
It could also be important given the upcoming change in presidential administrations. While President-elect Donald Trump has been highly complimentary of the F-35 and some Republican leaders want to boost defense spending, other administration insiders have been critical of the jet—most prominently Elon Musk, co-chair of the “Department of Government Efficiency.” Musk’s commission is supposed to advise Trump on cost-saving moves, and Musk has criticized both the F-35 program and the purpose of building crewed aircraft, rather than uninhabited drones. Musk’s comments have drawn sharp rebukes from both sides of the political aisle.
The Department of Defense (DOD) and Lockheed Martin have reached an agreement on the price for the next 145 F-35 fighter jets. This deal ensures continued production of the advanced aircraft, which is crucial for national security and military readiness. Stay tuned for updates on this important development in defense procurement. #F35 #LockheedMartin #DOD #defenseprocurement
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Acumen Disc 1 to 23 SATA II Hard Drive Duplicator (up to 300MB/s) – HDD Disk & SSD Memory Card Copier & Sanitizer (DOD Compliant)
Price: $7,299.00
(as of Dec 17,2024 22:55:09 UTC – Details)
COMPLETE STANDALONE : No computer or software required
Duplicates SATA I and SATA II 3.5″ and 2.5″ hard drives (SSD can be inserted on for 2.5″ HDD slot)
TRANSFER RATE : Copy multiple hard disk drives or solid state drives simultaneously at speeds up to 300MB per second (18GB per minute) – depends on the speed of the Hard Drive Disk
DUPLICATION & SANITIZATION: Copy systems and files (data only) or whole hard drive; erase hard disk drives or solid state drives, compliant to DoD 5220.22-M data sanitization
Secure Erase: Deletes and replace the entire hard drive data with zero strings
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HDD Hard Drive Permanent Disk Eraser – Wipe Your Data Secuely – DOD (Department of Defense) IT Industry Standard Utility – Bootable USB Flash Thumb Drive
Price: $19.99
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DOD NIST 800-171 & 171A Compliance Guidebook ~ 2nd Edition: The Definitive Cybersecurity Guide
Price: $25.99
(as of Nov 27,2024 07:02:23 UTC – Details)
Publisher : Independently published (July 2, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 231 pages
ISBN-10 : 1983331422
ISBN-13 : 978-1983331428
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.53 x 9 inches
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is more important than ever. For organizations that work with the Department of Defense (DOD), compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-171 and 171A guidelines is essential to protect sensitive information and maintain the trust of their clients.That’s why we’re excited to announce the release of the 2nd Edition of our DOD NIST 800-171 & 171A Compliance Guidebook. This comprehensive guide is designed to help organizations navigate the complex world of cybersecurity compliance and ensure they meet all the necessary requirements to safeguard their data and systems.
Inside this guidebook, you’ll find detailed explanations of each of the 110 security controls outlined in the NIST 800-171 and 171A guidelines, along with practical tips and best practices for implementation. We also provide real-world examples and case studies to help you understand how these controls can be applied in a variety of scenarios.
Whether you’re just starting your compliance journey or looking to improve your existing cybersecurity practices, this guidebook is the definitive resource you need to protect your organization from cyber threats and stay ahead of the curve.
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DoD Technical Support Working Group Black Coffee Mug
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