Cybersecurity
Panel says DHS should not oversee cybersecurity
Nonpartisan commission recommends White House take the lead on protecting federal computer networks.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security to direct cybersecurity initiative
Defense and intelligence agencies will support the governmentwide effort.
Modernization
What's Brewin: Powering Through
New (and old) radios, open communications and a satellite bridge support relief efforts after Hurricane Gustav.
Cybersecurity
Security holes: Not enough money or not spending wisely?
Agency systems are wide open. Cyber attacks are growing more sophisticated. Is it a problem of not enough money or not spending wisely?
Modernization
Gustav response highlights Army's improvement in disaster communications
The service has turned to mobile command vehicles built from the ground up to coordinate better with first responders in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.
Digital Government
What's Brewin: YouTube, MySpace and PTSD
Defense plans to rely on social media to destigmatize mental health for troops.
Digital Government
Agencies get ready for massive Gulf Coast storm
Hurricane Gustav could make landfall days after the third anniversary of Katrina, which caught the government off-guard.
Modernization
Defense radio project not practical or affordable, GAO says
Immature technologies, unstable requirements and aggressive schedules conspire to run up costs for joint tactical radios.
Digital Government
IT contractors broaden their expertise to land government work
A veteran defense contractor's acquisition of small civilian consulting firm is the latest example of industry revamping its go-to-market strategy.
Digital Government
Defense launches mental health portal for vets
Soldiers can anonymously seek services for combat stress and other ailments without the social stigma.
Cybersecurity
Observers recommend moving security efforts from network perimeter to data
The shift in cybersecurity strategies will help agencies focus more on information sharing.
Modernization
Progress mixed on tracking IT equipment
Agencies are taking proactive approach to IT asset management, but lack proper funding.
Digital Government
Military Health System plans to 'evolve' electronic record system
Agency will work on converged evolution of VA and Defense systems.
Digital Government
What's Brewin: A New VistA for AHLTA?
The Military Health System is on a quest to replace its aging e-records system.
Cybersecurity
DHS behind schedule in developing biosurveillance programs
Two programs to detect and prevent naturally occurring diseases or those caused by a terrorist attack are months behind schedule.
Modernization