As DoW CIO Hon. Davies stressed, using strong, unique passwords remains as one of the simplest, yet most effective frontline practices that help protect your accounts and the @DeptofWar. Reusing passwords opens a security risk that can put all of your accounts at risk, and malicious actors know this. Stay alert for unexpected password-reset messages, account alerts, or login prompts. These messages may be attempts to get you to share credentials or click a malicious link. Adopting just a few of these habits can make you Brilliant at the Basics.

Be Vigilant. In today’s Brilliant at the Basics reel @DeptofWar Chief Information Officer Hon. @DoWCIODavies shares how protecting PINs, using strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and safeguarding your Common Access Card is fundamental in securing your personal information and the DoW.

Defend the Digital Frontline and Think Before You Click. Social engineering remains one of the most persistent threats to the @DeptofWar and DIB. Cyber adversaries are smart and always looking to bypass security controls and gain access to networks. Protecting these systems requires all of us to practice verification standards at every level. You should validate all unexpected communications before you open any link. Read our latest guidance in the Brilliant of the Basics’ webpage to learn more on how you can bolster your defense-in-depth posture. dowcio.war.gov/BrilliantBasi…

Transforming and securing the @DeptofWar digital ecosystem is an active, ongoing mission that requires continuous innovation. Today, @DoWCIODavies officially opened nominations for the 26th Annual CIO Awards to spotlight those who drive cybersecurity and empower our warfighters with data supremacy and decision dominance on the battlefields of today and tomorrow. Leaders are encouraged to nominate champion performers by October 30, 2026, 12:00 pm EST. Nominate here: dowcio.war.gov/About/Awards/ Read more at: dowcio.war.gov/In-the-News/A…

The DoW is immediately suspending CMMC Phase II requirements to clear bureaucratic roadblocks for the DIB. We must scale warfighter readiness, not paperwork. What you need to know: · Phase II & costly administrative burdens are paused. · Phase I self-assessments remain firmly in place. · NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance are still required. · Focus is shifting to tangible cybersecurity and operational resilience, not red tape. To uplift cybersecurity while eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy, we’ve launched a 60-day review on the future of the program to be led by a CMMC Reform Task Force. We are also seeking industry perspectives from the DIB via our new RFI on driving scalable, realistic security measures and operational resilience without compliance burden. Watch the full remarks from @DoWCIODavies below. Read the press release: war.gov/News/Releases/Releas… Learn More: dowcio.war.gov/brilliantbasi…

The Department of War CIO is excited to announce that the Cyber Apprenticeship Program application window is now open on USAJOBS. 🇺🇸 @POTUS and @SecWar, gave us a mandate. Under the leadership of @DoWCIODavies, the @DeptofWar is aggressively moving out on programs that stress skills-based, day-one readiness in our cyber team. This 12-month paid program is just one step. It offers competency-based education, immersive hands-on labs, and a direct pathway into federal civilian roles like Cyber Defense Analysts. Applications are now open through July 17, 2026. Learn more and apply today: usajobs.gov/job/875318000 Not quite ready today? Stay tuned! There will be additional Cyber Apprenticeship positions opening later this summer. 🦅 #DoWCyberWorkforce #CyberApprenticeship #CyberRAP

The DoW Cyber Service Academy is excited to announce that the application portal for new applicants is now open for the Fall '26/Spring '27 academic year! This year’s application for new DoW CSA scholars will be split into two parts. New applicants portal: forms.osi.apps.mil/pages/res…

The WID is empowering the DoD CIO to make data-driven decisions that directly enhance readiness, target training, and address skills gaps. Read more about the WIDs approach via: afcea.org/signal-media/cyber… #DoDCIO #DoDCyberWorkforce #DataAnalytics #DoD8140

You’re missing out if you haven't accessed the CIO’s Cyber Workforce Health and Readiness report. #DoDCIO #Cyber #Cloud #CyberSecurity To gain access (DoD CAC holders only) please contact: [email protected]