When I received a note from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to check out its new smartphone/tablet training course, I almost dismissed it as typical government overkill.
Since every 10-year-old on the planet knows how to operate these gadgets right out of the box, why does DISA need to train adults on how to use them.
Then I started poking around the training site and discovered DISA has focused on security problems and issues ignored by many a child and adult.
While DISA has focused its training on federal users, it has opened up the website to anyone. It’s definitely worth checking out.
Bob Brewin
Bob Brewin joined Government Executive in April 2007, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience as a journalist focusing on defense issues and technology. Bob covers the world of defense and information technology for Nextgov, and is the author of the “What’s Brewin” blog.
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