The Navy aims to install cyber baselines aboard 180 ships
The efforts come as the Navy continues to work to improve its cybersecurity after an assessment last year found the service lacked effective cyber hygiene.
The efforts come as the Navy continues to work to improve its cybersecurity after an assessment last year found the service lacked effective cyber hygiene.
The Navy's hospital ships provide health care to individuals, but they must also ensure the cyber wellness of the devices onboard.
Government leaders and industry officials have been hopeful that the Navy's IT troubles will get renewed attention under the watch of Adm. Michael Gilday, the service's top officer.
A new framework will first focus on network architecture and defensive cyber operations.
The sea service also wants to boost cyber security.
In a new strategy document released Dec. 4, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday said he wanted the service to develop a plan to field small tactical cyber teams by February 2020.
The Navy secretary wants the service to ensure it can conduct routine business despite cyberthreats.
The Navy is using congressional authorities to improve cybersecurity at lower levels.
Aaron Weis, the Navy's new chief information officer, provided details regarding what he hopes to bring to the position.
The Navy has tapped a former senior adviser to the Defense Department’s chief information officer as its new CIO.