The DAF Digital Transformation Office and AFIT’s Digital Innovation & Integration Center of Excellence, are excited to announce the initial open-source release of the Cyber Data Schema (CDS), a foundational component for the Cyber Digital Revolution! Available now on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, the CDS was developed to facilitate the digital transformation of cybersecurity assessment and authorization products and processes. The CDS is a relationally joined database schema designed to represent cybersecurity content in a machine-readable and queryable format. It serves as a comprehensive collection of data elements and attributes, specifically tailored to support cybersecurity assessments and authorization content across various platforms and tools. Key Features of the Cyber Data Schema (CDS): Extensibility: The CDS is designed with flexibility in mind. It can easily be extended to accommodate new types of cybersecurity assessment and authorization content, ensuring that it can evolve alongside emerging cybersecurity challenges. Interoperability: The CDS enables …

The future of collaboration starts here! The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has taken a giant leap forward in fostering a digital-first culture. The inaugural Digital Facilitators Academy was a resounding success, equipping Airmen and Guardians with the essential skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced, virtual world. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re building on this momentum to launch an even more comprehensive and impactful series of workshops. Get ready to elevate your facilitation game and become a true leader in digital collaboration. Why Facilitation Matters In a world dominated by virtual meetings and remote work, the ability to guide effective collaboration is crucial. Poorly managed meetings waste precious time and resources. That’s why the DAF Digital Transformation Office (DTO) is committed to empowering Airmen and Guardians with the tools and knowledge to excel as digital facilitators. Our previous workshops introduced participants to the fundamentals of facilitation and the …

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Gen Richardson and Hon Hunter shared the Air Force’s plan on pursuing a more formalized industry consortium and welcomed input from our industry partners on potential focus areas.

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