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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) plays a pivotal role in matters that are critical to the United States economy and security. Strong U.S. leadership at ensures global policies and standards support innovation, economic growth, and security. On March 16th, at the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) Assembly, the United States officially backed campaigns to: - Re-elect Doreen Bogdan-Martin as ITU Secretary-General, - Elect Jennifer Warren to the ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB), and - Re-elect the United States to the ITU Council. The elections will be held at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, in November. Technology is reshaping economies worldwide, U.S. leadership at the ITU is critical. Voting for the United States is a vote for an ITU that remains focused on solutions that drive innovation and prosperity. For more information, visit state.gov/u-s-candidates…

We are officially ONE WEEK away from Cyber Workforce Summit 2.0 (#CWS2.0)! Take a look at our event agenda, and thank you to our anticipated participants, and scheduled guest speakers, for making this Summit possible! Please visit member.afcea.org/s/eventdetails… to register and start the confirmation process.

The @DeptofWar CIO's Cyber Academic Engagement Office (#CAEO) seeks proposals for the Aligned Skills Curriculum and Experiential Network Design Framework (ASCEND) Initiative. Winners receive a cash prize and mentorship from leading academics through the grant lifecycle. See image for details.

On February 27th, 2026, Mr. James “Aaron” Bishop was announced as the political appointee who is going to be named to the role of Deputy CIO (DCIO) for Cybersecurity (CS) and the Chief Information Security Officer (#CISO) for the @DeptofWar (DoW). The DCIO(CS)-CISO is a critical position, responsible for providing expert policy, technical, program, and Department-wide oversight support to the DoW CIO on all #cybersecurity matters. Mr. Bishop brings an extensive and unique blend of industry, federal, and transformational experience that will be critical as the Department focuses on @SecWar Hegseth’s charge for lethality, efficiency, and warfighter readiness. Mr. Bishop assumed the responsibilities of Acting DoW CISO effective February 27, 2026. Mr. David McKeown, the departing Acting DCIO(CS)-CISO, intends to depart government service after over 40 years and pursue opportunities in the private sector. The DoW CIO, Hon Kirsten Davies, thanks Mr. McKeown, on behalf of the Department of War, for his commitment to the mission and to this great nation across his years of service.

Hon. Kirsten Davies discussed the critical problem of #TechDebt with the audience at the Defense Tech Leadership Summit last week. It may be the greatest single limiting factor on our ability to innovate at speed and scale as @SecWar has mandated.

How is Cyber Workforce Summit 2.0 (#CWS2.0) different from last year? It's a crucible designed to advance the @DeptofWar strategic objectives by fusing a #cyber competition w/ dialogues necessary to implement policy & strengthen partnerships. Register at: member.afcea.org/s/eventdetails…

DoW CIO, Hon. Kirsten Davies, spoke at the Defense Tech Leadership Summit last week. Highlighting the criticality of securing #OT in an increasingly connected world to achieve @SecWar vision for warfighter lethality. “Confidentiality isn’t enough, we must secure OT to the edge!”

FINAL REMINDER! The @DeptofWar Cyber Workforce Summit 2.0 (#CWS2.0) is one month away! The @SecWar is building a modern #ArsenalOfFreedom, and a lethal cyber workforce is the tip of the spear. See how your skills forge the readiness we need to win! member.afcea.org/s/eventdetails…

Hon. Kirsten Davies, DoW CIO, presented the 2025 @DeptofWar Chief Information Officer Awards yesterday at a ceremony in the Pentagon. 9 individuals & 16 teams were recognized for their work to enhance warfighter lethality and Department operations.

#DoWCIO #cybersecurity #cyber #professionaldevelopment #technology #rotationalprogram

Applications for the '25-'26 @DeptofWar Cyber Workforce Rotational Programs are now open until 24APR26! Eligibility is open to civilian employees within the DoW, other federal agencies, and our industry partners. Learn more via: dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforc…

Cyber Workforce Summit 2.0 it one month away! It will debut our inaugural Cyber Workforce Competition. 8 teams from U.S. Service Academies & Senior Military Colleges, will face off in a cyber environment against NSA professionals. Register via: member.afcea.org/s/eventdetails…

@DeptofWar is implementing a new, fully automated Identity, #ICAM workflow to streamline how personnel gain access to mission-critical systems. This new process replaces the decades old paper-based DD Form 2875, which is now being retired. More info at: dowcio.war.gov/In-the-News/Ar…

The 25th Annual CIO Awards are almost here! On 23 Feb, at 1:30 in the Pentagon Auditorium we will recognize nine individual winners and 16 team winners from across the Joint Force and our strategic partners for the program.

At the ASW Defense Tech Summit Hon. Davies stressed she is “ruthlessly prioritizing” initiatives that deliver capability for the Warfighter and highlighted the review underway across the CIO portfolio. We are driving to better align with @SecWar’s Arsenal of Freedom & the NDS.

@DeptofWar is implementing a new, fully automated Identity, #ICAM workflow to streamline how personnel gain access to mission-critical systems. This new process replaces the decades old paper-based DD Form 2875, which is now being retired. More info at: dowcio.war.gov/In-the-News/Ar…

The Cyber Workforce Summit 2.0 will launch 24MAR-26MAR26. The Summit will take place at @NDU_EDU & feature speakers including Hon. Davies, DoW CIO, workshops, & networking opportunities. Register via the following link: member.afcea.org/s/eventdetails…

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"To build an information enterprise that is resilient, modern, secure and agile – one that is worthy of the Warfighters we serve." This is my commitment. I've challenged the DoW team to ruthlessly prioritize our mission and support our Warfighters at speed. - Hon. Kirsten Davies

The deadline for RETURNING scholars applying for additional Cyber Service Academy funding for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic term is officially one month away – Friday, February 20, 2026 (at noon). Apply at: forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/DesignPa…