Modernization
Navy changes course on IT outsourcing
A contractor will build the next-generation network, but it will be the service’s job to manage and defend the system.
Cybersecurity
Defense, intelligence could take major role in cyber defense
Budget supplemental indicates DHS could have lesser role in research initiative, which Bush proposal could detail this week.
Digital Government
What's Brewin: DISA and Travelocity
Agency’s director pushes Web services and muses about retirement plans.
Digital Government
DISA gets ready for next-generation Internet
Lack of commercial products and funds drained by the war effort threatens to slow progress, say agency managers.
Modernization
Will you use IPv6?
Agencies are ready for the next-generation Internet, which could revolutionize the delivery of public services. But will they take advantage of it?
Modernization
At Defense, the Time for IPv6 Is Now
The Defense Department's major challenge in implementing IPv6 is the lack of an immediate operational imperative.
Modernization
Agencies getting serious about virtual worlds
No longer seen as a distraction, feds are creating simulated online communities to train and converse for work.
Digital Government
What's Brewin: A suicide tracking system for VA?
The inspector general at the Veterans Affairs recommended a year ago that it deploy departmentwide a suicide-tracking system. It didn’t.
Cybersecurity
DHS cites steps to detect increasing network intrusions
The Department of Homeland Security intends to deploy 50 new intrusion detection systems to federal agencies by the end of the year.
Digital Government
Agencies plan to increase spending on telework technologies, study says
With bigger budgets, advocacy group advises IT managers to track return on investments.
Digital Government
Hill probes allegations of ‘epidemic’ of soldier suicides
Senators focus on internal e-mails reporting 1,000 suicide attempts per month.
Modernization
What's Brewin: Building a deep leadership bench
The Army Knowledge Leaders Program develops bench strength to replace outgoing baby boomers.
Cybersecurity
What's Brewin: Now it's 'responsibility to provide'
When it comes to intelligence, what you "need to know" has morphed into what is your "responsibility to provide." And it's a system that requires the right mindset.
Digital Government
VA's chief information officer makes pitch for more funding
Despite strides made, official tells lawmakers that challenges still remain.
Cybersecurity
Experts warn panel of cyberthreats to government networks
Experts urge prioritizing IT security, working with the private sector.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers question role, staffing of cybersecurity unit
Multibillion-dollar cybersecurity initiative makes DHS responsible for securing federal computer networks.
Modernization
Some Defense program costs up as much as 323 percent, report finds
Major weapons programs overruns include C-130 modernization, polar-orbiting project and Future Combat Systems.
Modernization
Defense radio program not fully tested, GAO reports
NSA security certification and key networking functions have yet to be demonstrated on new generation of Army radios.
Digital Government