Modernization

How DISA is helping to connect FirstNet

The Pentagon's tech support agency has been helping a startup government effort build a nationwide broadband communications network for first responders.

Cybersecurity

CSC, Netcracker fined for using uncleared coders in classified DISA work

Russian programmers worked on classified military communications code, according to a whistleblower complaint.

Modernization

DISA tees up new round of contracts

Agency officials outlined a range of forthcoming contracts covering everything from enterprise resource planning to cybersecurity analytics at a Nov. 2 industry day.

Cybersecurity

DISA cyber protection teams deployed

DISA's Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn has moved quickly to defend besieged Defense Department networks.

Modernization

DISA looking for info on cloud-based military email

An RFI outlines the parameters for moving the Pentagon's unclassified email system to the cloud.

Modernization

New DISA deputy wants to fortify networks

A few weeks into the job, Maj. Gen. Sarah Zabel is calling on the Defense Information Systems Agency to do a better job of making Pentagon networks more resilient and secure.

Modernization

Prioritizing authentication, GitHub attacked, Carter back to Silicon Valley and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Acquisition

NIST app competition, Clapper's hack warning, DIA protests and a new intel CIO

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

Whistleblower worries, FEMA's personnel data and DARPA's cyber competition

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Acquisition

Mobile app criteria, new Snowden revelations and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

Drone pilot training, DISA's big cyber contract, fed feedback, USASpending.gov and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Modernization

DISA cloud providers, DHS streamlining, a new IT management bill and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

Federal 100: Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr.

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People

Departing DISA director plans for smooth transition

Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins, who earned a reputation as a cost-cutter, says leveraging more efficient IT has been key.

Cybersecurity

Body cams expand, cyber agency launches and DISA deal protested

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Modernization

Cyberattacks, DeSalvo staying, elegant ID and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

Treasure map, biometric ID, DISA devices and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

Trust issues

Although tools to combat insider threats are maturing, DOD and the intelligence community know that technology is just part of the solution.

Modernization

Contracting case studies, AWS security, CANES consolidation and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Modernization

Network disruptions, DISA's DECC shutdown and still more industry advice

News and notes from around the federal IT community.