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Inside the IC

DIA CIO on cybersecurity, zero trust and AI

Jan 26, 2024
DIA CIO Doug Cossa discusses cybersecurity, network automation, and AI at the Defense Intelligence Agency. Topics: JWIX modernization project, zero trust and automated network paths, supporting employees with disabilities, AI program partnerships, and the Mars AI system for media analysis.
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  • DIA is modernizing its IT network by upgrading hardware and implementing network automation, while also focusing on cybersecurity to defend against threats from both outsiders and insiders.
  • DIA has developed a comprehensive AI strategy that includes building infrastructure and tools, experimenting with AI technologies, and recognizing the importance of human analysts in interpreting data.

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JWIX Modernization

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is in its second year of modernizing the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWIX). They have made significant progress in phase one, which involves a technology refresh, replacing aged network hardware such as routers and switches. Redundancy in network lines and equipment is also a focus, ensuring failover capabilities and full redundancy across critical network components. This has been a major success for DIA over the past year.

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