Cybersecurity
NASA sets its sights on off-loading IT functions and boosting security
Space agency turns to cloud computing for cost and energy efficiency while meeting open government goals.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon mulls plan for NSA to monitor Defense contractors' network traffic
The Defense and Homeland Security departments are considering a plan that would allow the National Security Agency to monitor certain Defense contractors' networks for malicious activity, according a report posted by The Atlantic Web site.
Cybersecurity
Soundbytes: Defense official changes, NII good-bye and downsizing government
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Digital Government
Expert questions savings in Pentagon contractor cuts
Unless Defense scales back its mission, reducing service contractors won't save money, former procurement executive says.
Digital Government
VA adopts standard identifier for vets in health and benefits programs
Unique 10-digit ID will be assigned using a system for federal employees mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
Modernization
DISA could take on bigger IT role at Defense
In Secretary Gates' reform plans, the information agency will assume daily IT operations and the department's chief information officer, but federal IT experts disagree whether the move will strengthen the CIO as intended.
Digital Government
Campbell out as MHS CIO, Gates to close Defense CIO's office
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., also puts a hold on the nomination of Dr. Jonathan Woodson to be assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs.
Digital Government
Defense top doc nominee labels electronic health records a priority
Dr. Jonathan Woodson says the department should shift the focus of the e-health network from capturing administrative data to providing better service to clinicians.
Cybersecurity
Defense review panel opens debate over federal cyber roles
Report cites need to work with Homeland Security to protect government and commercial networks so that capabilities in the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency are not duplicated.
Cybersecurity
Defense agencies should provide ways for industry to fix security issues
Provision in Senate Defense authorization bill would allow a top procurement official to exclude a company based on security risks, without a chance for a protest.
Modernization
Army announces winners of contest to develop smart phone programs
Response of 'digital natives' exceeds Army technology chief's expectations.
Modernization
Soundbytes: Hammers, Google and Gaffes
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Digital Government
Sun Spotters
Scientists at NOAA use technology to track the sun's activity and fend off the possibility of a major solar storm.
Modernization
Report: IT dashboard plagued by outdated data
Watchdog finds website intended to provide near real-time updates on projects' cost and progress doesn't have the latest information.
Digital Government