DoD on the Block: Update 1

About a year ago, I wrote about the Department of Defense's "DoD Digital Modernization Strategy" report and the agency's plan to explore how blockchain can make messaging more secure. Well, a contract was recently awarded to SIMBA Chain to develop a blockchain solution to improve the security, auditability and integration of the agency's research and development data. Specifically, SIMBA Chain has been given an opportunity to test out a blockchain that will enable various agencies to securely share R&D information with the ability to control and track access. With the DoD touching much of the R&D that is funded by federal government, there is a plenty of opportunity for bad actors. Blockchain will hopefully show that it's an effective way to limit and track access to sensitive information. Stay tuned!

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