News Articles 2014

News Articles 2014

I am pleased and proud about Avril Haines’ move back to the White House to serve as deputy national security advisor. I understand why the President would want someone of her talent and capability to succeed Tony Blinken, who was confirmed as deputy secretary of state.

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), announced today that it has embarked on a multi-year research effort to develop a superconducting computer. If successful, technology developed under the Cryogenic Computer Complexity (C3) program will pave the way to a new generation of superconducting supercomputers that are far more energy efficient.

A short trip into the DoD Reporter's notebook this week as there was a change of leadership ceremony at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency that's worth mentioning. Letitia Long retired from government after 36 years, including the last four as the director of NGA.

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) debuts Monday as the U.S. intelligence community seeks to stay ahead of the aggressive evolution of complicated espionage, cyber and security threats.

As the National Counterterrorism Center enters a new decade, its founders and former leaders reflect on the defining moments and challenges they faced standing up a new organization.