Pentagon CIO Kirsten Davies Unveils a Four-Pillar Strategy for the AI Era

The Pentagon is undertaking a major technology transformation, and Pentagon Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies says success will depend on a strong foundation, modernized infrastructure, cybersecurity, workforce development, and partnerships across government and industry.

During an interview with Francis Rose, Davies outlines a four-pillar strategy designed to guide the department through a period of rapid technological change. The pillars include an enduring digital foundation, agile digital capabilities, cybersecurity for the warfighting ecosystem, and skills and partnerships.

Innovation in Government: Cyber Frontlines — Zero Trust, AI, and the Future of Defense

At TechNet Cyber 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland, federal leaders and industry innovators gathered to tackle the defining challenges of the moment: implementing zero trust architecture across sprawling enterprise and tactical edge environments, harnessing artificial intelligence to outpace increasingly sophisticated adversaries, and building the workforce and acquisition pathways needed to sustain it all.

Turning Data into Defense: How Agencies Are Strengthening Fraud Prevention

Federal agencies are undergoing a significant shift in how they approach risk, fraud, and program integrity. What was once largely a reactive process—focused on audits, investigations, and recovering funds after the fact—is now evolving into a proactive, technology-enabled strategy aimed at preventing issues before they occur.

Scott Nemeroff, Executive Director of Fraud and Integrity Services at EY,andMegan Kennedy, Executive Director of Risk Management Services at EY, are working closely with government organizations navigating this transition. Their perspective highlights a broader transformation underway across the federal landscape.