Cybersecurity
Cyber exercise aims to teach the good guys to think like the bad guys
The National Defense University's Cybersecurity Challenge wants to educate professionals on how hackers think to better understand how to spot and stop penetration attacks.
Cybersecurity
Congress urged to move one cybersecurity bill
Trying to consolidate cybersecurity bills would pose a major challenge for congressional leaders.
Modernization
DISA's 2011 budget tightens communications security
Request includes walling military traffic from the Internet, upgrading secret messages for the president and providing satellite phones to troops in Afghanistan.
Modernization
Defense shifts funding for command and control systems in 2011
Administration asks to reduce funding for joint radios and mobile communications system, while proposing a budget boost for its global command network.
Modernization
Coalition launches free text service for pregnant women, new moms
The Office of Science and Technology Policy said on Thursday a service being launched by a coalition of mobile phone providers, health professionals, and federal, state and local agencies will allow pregnant women and new mothers to receive free health information updates to their mobile phones.
Digital Government
Federal CIO begins selling huge IT consolidation plan
Vivek Kundra meets with tech industry to outline initiative to move computer services out of departments in a bid to focus agency chief information officers on applications that serve citizens.
Digital Government
GAO: Defense and VA are making progress on data-sharing
Departments can exchange health records electronically, report says, but joint program office lacks organization and performance measures.
Digital Government
Defense, VA ask for $2.8 billion to fund health technology in 2011
Funding matches fiscal 2010 spending levels, but reflects the importance of IT in providing medical care to nearly 16 million soldiers, veterans and family members.
Digital Government
White House eyes Army Reservist, surgeon for Defense top doc job
Sources say the administration might name Dr. Jonathan Woodson, an associate dean at Boston University, to be the next assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.
Cybersecurity
Organizing cybersecurity efforts remains key challenge
Panelists say new White House cyber coordinator might not have the full authority needed to address rapidly multiplying threats.
Digital Government
Poorly networked systems leave vets on their own when seeking care
Wounded soldiers tell lawmakers that the lack of a seamless transition from Defense and Veterans Affairs reduces the quality of health care.
Modernization
One year in, resistance to open government memo lingers
White House has accomplished unparalleled disclosure online despite implementation challenges, former and current feds say.
Cybersecurity
NIST releases update to smart grid standards
Framework will include options for incorporating legacy technology already in use.
Cybersecurity
Air Force issues second call for network attack capabilities
Service seeks technologies to destroy or disrupt enemy information networks.
Digital Government
Agencies step up efforts to coordinate Haiti relief
Poor telecommunications, overwhelmed airport continue to frustrate operations.
Modernization
Federal IT spending to increase almost 4 percent in fiscal 2010
Agencies will spend more on transparency initiatives and social networking, research firm predicts.
Modernization