Cybersecurity
International cybersecurity treaty might not be achievable, report says
Lawmakers have pledged to make comprehensive cyber legislation a top priority.
Modernization
DISA may be key to consolidating the Pentagon's data centers
Analysts encouraged by Defense Secretary Robert Gates' plan to save millions by putting departmentwide IT in the cloud.
Digital Government
Key lawmaker wants to limit full-body screening at airports
Legislation would bar TSA from using advanced imaging technology scanners for primary inspection.
Modernization
Army sees DISA as 'clear choice' for secure cloud IT services
In applying Obama-mandated 'cloud first' policy, Army aligns its data systems with direction pushed by Defense Information Systems Agency.
Modernization
DISA poised to become Pentagon's top cloud computing supplier
Technology officer says agency can offer secure and backed-up cloud services globally.
Modernization
The best and worst in federal IT, 2010 edition
Industry groups say the Obama administration has reached out for help solving the biggest technology challenges.
Digital Government
Woodson confirmed as Pentagon's top physician
Stalled nomination clears after lifting of Senate hold placed in August over abortion language in Defense bill.
Cybersecurity
Defense bill calls on Pentagon to evaluate commercial cloud computing
Congress wants department to assess companies' ability to provide secure Internet-based services.
Digital Government
Insourcing provisions land on the cutting room floor
Language that would have brought more work back in-house was not included in either chamber's version of Defense authorization bill.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers say cybersecurity is a top priority in 2011
Revamping the 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act is urgently needed, some say.
Modernization
VA employees tap cloud apps on their own, posing security risk
Use of unauthorized services highlights department's need to keep up with computing advances, CIO says.
Cybersecurity
Analysis: Cybersecurity's Double-Edged Sword
IT managers should arm networks to not only fight off attacks, but also to stop them in advance.
Cybersecurity
DHS chief says cybersecurity is a civilian problem, not a war
Homeland Security will partner with Defense and private sector to safeguard Internet users and infrastructure, Napolitano says.
Digital Government
Gates urges Congress to fund omnibus appropriations bill
A continuing resolution would diminish resources and flexibility, Defense secretary warns.
Modernization
Senate panel approves VA tech budget below president's request
Omnibus spending bill also puts a hold on $742.8M until CIO outlines costs for IT projects.
Cybersecurity
Aftermath of WikiLeaks flap underscores vulnerabilities of the cloud
Denial-of-service attacks show the risks to operations when agencies rely on third parties to host IT services, say cybersecurity experts.
Cybersecurity