The Army is developing a new device to simplify secure radio communications with allied partners. Known as the Radio Interoperability Capability-Universal, or RIC-U, the new device serves as an analog-to-digital voice bridge between allies and U.S. troops. All Soldiers need to do is incorporate the RIC-U into their voice communications network, said Robert DiCarlo, an…
Army Considers Additional Multi-Factor Authentication Measures
The Army is working on additional authentication measures to provide more options to access Army online resources while maintaining the security of information-technology systems. Army CIO/G-6 officials are working with Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) to consider alternatives to the Army’s current multi-factor authentication process, or MFA. MFA requires users to prove…