Modernization
White House seeks increase in Defense space funding, decrease in communications
The administration's 2012 budget request includes funding for several new satellites.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security seeks major boost in cybersecurity funds
DHS would coordinate with Pentagon through National Security Agency to protect civilian and military networks from intrusions.
Modernization
Administration's 2012 budget plan relies on IT savings
By consolidating data centers, insourcing technology jobs and other measures, agencies could save $149 million.
Digital Government
Obama seeks $7.2 billion for PTSD/TBI treatment
Defense and Veterans Affairs departments would hike spending on mental health for service members.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill could be stalled by House-Senate differences
Issue of whether to tackle protections piecemeal or as a package are unresolved, along with question of where to centralize federal authority.
Digital Government
Pentagon budget relies heavily on anticipated savings
Analyst says 2012 Defense spending plan is the beginning of an 'age of austerity' for the department.
Digital Government
TRICARE acquisition chief works to bring contracts in-house
Michael Fischetti aims to professionalize the Military Health System's acquisition workforce.
Modernization
Army gets green light to equip two brigades with broadband tactical network
But Defense official also cancels development of battlefield sensor systems and a small unmanned aerial vehicle.
Cybersecurity
DARPA seeks security expertise from a nontraditional source: the hacker community
The program, called Cyber Fast Track, will reward security research done within "a matter of months and at a small price tag."
Modernization
CEOs to feds: Consolidate data centers to cut IT spending
Both men attempted to play down concerns about information loss or security breaches that cloud critics say are inevitable when outsourcing data.
Cybersecurity
Defense is building a database to analyze all network traffic
Cyber Command aims to develop a detailed view of online threats.
Digital Government
IG says up to 35 percent of WTU soldiers have prescription drug abuse problems
Army Surgeon General says 14 percent of the force is prescribed opiates.
Digital Government
Hackers didn't retrieve data in Defense pharmacy website attack
No personally identifiable information was stored on the site.
Digital Government
Hacker attacks Defense pharmacy site
Site maintains medication profile for troops slated for deployment.
Digital Government
Pre-deployment health screening reduces behavioral problems, study shows
Service was required to implement such an assessment program 14 years ago.
Digital Government
Report urges Defense to collect genome data on all troops
Genetic information could help determine suitability of individuals for combat.
Digital Government
Military's drug policy threatens troops' health, doctors say
Army links prescription drug use to the services' growing suicide rate.
Modernization
Security isn't the only barrier to cloud computing
Feds cite software licensing, portability and interoperability as major challenges.
Digital Government