People
Navy makes intell, cyber personnel moves
The National Maritime Intelligence Center and Office of Naval Intelligence get a new leader.
Digital Government
Military strikes go viral: Israel is live-Tweeting its own offensive into Gaza
It's no Apple keynote. It's Operation Pillar of Defense.
Digital Government
Coburn criticizes DOD as 'Department of Everything'
The Defense Department spends money on making beef jerky, analyzing Twitter users and developing fun iPhone apps, senator charges.
Cybersecurity
Latest cybersecurity bill failure returns focus to executive order
Officials say legislation is still necessary to fully address cyber threats, but the failure of Congress to pass a bill in its lame-duck session makes White House action more likely.
Cybersecurity
Advocates hope Petraeus scandal will spur action on ECPA
Lawmakers say 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act needs updating.
Acquisition
Experts applaud DOD Better Buying plan
The Defense Department is generally on the right track with its Better Buying Power initiative, experts say. Some refinements, however, could improve it.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill falls short in Senate, again
Lack of action sets stage for an executive order implementing new policies.
People
IT can have 'transformational impact': Spires
Technology initiatives have the potential to radically change government, but employees need current skills, CIOs say.
Digital Government
Pentagon taps SAIC to build unmanned submarine-spying sea vessel
Firm nabs three-year, $58 million contract.
Emerging Tech
The best of the non-secession petitions to the White House
One We the People petitioner's hokey plea for national unity
Digital Government
Pentagon to beef up space surveillance in Australia
Defense will install an advanced radar and telescope there to track space objects.
Digital Government
Expect IT consolidation, cost cutting during Obama’s second term
CIOs hope to trim costs through smarter contracts, shared services and cloud.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs broadens view of mobile devices
Department wants to expand viewing of EHR images beyond iPads.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity workforce challenges defy easy answers
Advisory council report oversimplifies the issues, industry official says.
People
Want to be FAS Comissioner? Better hurry!
GSA has extended the deadline to apply for a vacant leadership post, but not by much.
Cybersecurity
On the Internet, the FBI knows if you’re a dog
Online anonymity is rapidly becoming a relic of a bygone era.
Digital Government
Obama directive would allow preemptive cyber strikes
October secret policy makes a distinction between ‘network defense’ and ‘cyber operations,’ report says.
Modernization
Twelve-year, $430 million effort fails to get DHS radio users on the same frequency
Only one employee tested knew how to tune into the channel.
Cybersecurity