August 17, 2022
On August 4, 2022, Secretary Del Toro released a Strategic Intent for Cyber Ready memorandum that provides guidance for transforming the Department of the Navy's approach to cybersecurity by pivoting from a compliance mindset to a dynamic model rooted in the philosophy of readiness and currency. This shift to a preemptive and active Cyber Ready state builds on the DON's Information Superiority Vision, and will improve the DON's cyber defenses while also speeding the process of acquiring cyber secure systems.
August 4, 2022
A new memo signed by Gaye L. Evans states that the Department of the Navy will be moving to Office 365 for records management (RM) purposes. This transition is planned to ensure sufficient lead time from the sunsetting of the DON Tasking, Records and Consolidated Knowledge Enterprise Repository (DON TRACKER) contract, which will occur in Jan. 2023.
July 28, 2022
In accordance with the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Memorandum, "DoD Migration to Microsoft Windows 11," of June 8, 2022, a new memo signed by DON CTO Jane Rathbun states that the Department of the Navy must sunset the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, and migrate to Microsoft Windows 11, prior to October 14, 2025. This applies to all DON workstations currently using Microsoft operating systems, including weapon systems, control systems, operational technology, medical devices, hardware and DON non-traditional IT endpoints.
July 26, 2022
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday released Navigation Plan 2022 to the fleet, July 26.
July 5, 2022
Videos are now available for several sessions.
June 3, 2022
Many of the presentations given during the DON IT conference sessions held in Norfolk, VA, May 23-25 are available by request. Please submit your request by using the "Contact Us" link located in the DON CIO Information section.
May 31, 2022
The 2022 DON IT Conference, East Coast kicked off Monday, May 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. The theme for this year's conference was "Learning through Execution."
May 18, 2022
In September 2021, DON CIO issued a memo, which directed the use of the revised DoD Cybersecurity Strategy (CSS) Outline and Guidance. The memo also referenced updated DON CSS guidance, which would be published in the future. The Secretary of the Navy recently signed two documents, which update DON CSS guidance.
May 6, 2022
The DON IT Conference, East Coast 2022 is fast approaching, and we're ready to talk modernization, innovation and defense with you! Virtual registration is open until May 20.
April 27, 2022
Videos are now available for all sessions.
February 25, 2022
The DISA Antivirus Home Use program is currently being offered to government employees and defense contractors with an approved .mil email address. The program provides a one-year subscription to McAfee Internet Security at no cost to the subscriber for use on personal (non-government furnished equipment) PCs and Macs.
February 16, 2022
Congratulations are in order for the winners of the 2022 DON IT Excellence Awards, presented today at the DON IT Conference, West Coast in San Diego, California.