The Compass

An array of perspectives and messages from thought leaders in the business of defense IT and C4ISR and networks.


  • Battlefield of the future: identities
    Battlefield of the future: identities

    When you examine recent discussions and war games based on potential future conflicts, the role of “identities” becomes very interesting. They also appear to be very challenging as well.

  • The evolution of cyberthreats, solutions
    The evolution of cyberthreats, solutions

    Cybersecurity has become a top issue for military and intelligence leaders.

  • Temperature’s rising
    Temperature’s rising

    How will the U.S. address growing issues from the cyber domain on a scale and at a speed that is necessary in today’s environment?

  • Talk of cyberwar
    Talk of cyberwar

    If you only looked at the headlines, you might walk away with the notion that some clear act of cyber aggression has taken place and there is a strong potential for cyberwar to break out very soon, if not immediately.

  • How a local threat becomes a national crisis
    How a local threat becomes a national crisis

    If multiple states are taken down by a cyberattack it quickly becomes a national security issue.

  • 3-D printing as a potential global threat
    3-D printing as a potential global threat

    All emerging technologies have opportunities and drawbacks, and 3-D printing is no exception.

  • Retaliatory cyber strikes
    Retaliatory cyber strikes

    If you were in charge, would you be willing to launch a retaliatory cyber strike?

  • Regulations may impede change
    Regulations may impede change

    Policies and procedures could impact the military’s ability to keep pace with the rate of change.

  • Welcome to the new C4ISRNET
    Welcome to the new C4ISRNET

    Do things look a little different at C4ISRNET.com? Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you.

  • Using and protecting the internet of things
    Using and protecting the internet of things

    The internet of things brings with it issues and opportunities when it comes to cyber.