Billy Mitchell is Senior Vice President and Executive Editor of Scoop News Group’s editorial brands. He oversees operations, strategy and growth of SNG’s award-winning tech publications, FedScoop, StateScoop, CyberScoop, EdScoop and DefenseScoop. Prior to joining Scoop News Group in early 2014, Billy embedded himself in Washington, DC’s tech startup scene for a year as a tech reporter at InTheCapital, now known as DC Inno. After earning his degree at Virginia Tech and winning the school...| DefenseScoop
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive late last week ordering the Pentagon's chief information officer to take additional measures to ensure the department's technology is protected from the influence of top adversaries.| DefenseScoop
Mikayla Easley reports on the Pentagon’s acquisition and use of emerging technologies. Prior to joining DefenseScoop, she covered national security and the defense industry for National Defense Magazine. She received a BA in Russian language and literature from the University of Michigan and a MA in journalism from the University of Missouri. You can follow her on Twitter @MikaylaEasley| DefenseScoop
The DOD CIO is considering reducing the number of Pentagon employees who have Microsoft 365 E5 licenses, as the office works with the Department of Government Efficiency to rein in federal spending.| DefenseScoop
The Defense Department's CIO is spearheading an effort to replace outdated software acquisition processes with a faster, modernized approach.| DefenseScoop
Brandi Vincent is DefenseScoop’s Pentagon correspondent. She reports on emerging and disruptive technologies, and associated policies, impacting the Defense Department and its personnel. Prior to joining Scoop News Group, Brandi produced a long-form documentary and worked as a journalist at Nextgov, Snapchat and NBC Network. She grew up in Louisiana and received a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.| DefenseScoop
