Cybersecurity
Intelligence director urges Congress to act on cyber threat
National Intelligence Director James Clapper cited threats posed by Iran, China and Russia as dangers Congress must address.
Cybersecurity
NATO cyber defense lags
The global security organization is running behind in establishing cybersecurity policy.
Modernization
Defense board issues cloud recommendations, warnings
DOD should move cautiously but decisively to adopt cloud computing and carry out data center consolidation, board advises.
People
Panetta fires first shot in defense budget showdown
Get ready for the future's leaner Defense Department.
People
DOD still falters on auditabilty, Congressional panel says
The Defense Department has made strides in managing its financial systems but more work remains in the areas of accountability and auditability, says a congressional panel.
Modernization
DOD to allow Android on classified networks
Forthcoming security standards are expected to allow the use of certain mobile devices on DOD's secure networks.
Digital Government
Obama nominates chiefs for policy, readiness, acquisition
The president nominates three senior Defense Department officials to fill key management positions.
Modernization
Military health records system suffers outage after software upgrade
The Military Health System's AHLTA clinical data repository suffered a day-long shutdown after a software problem last week, affecting thousands of users.
People
Feds owe $1B in back taxes
Almost 100,000 federal employees owe more than $1 billion in unpaid taxes -- and that could cost them their jobs.
Modernization
DARPA commissioning ad-hoc smart phone network
DARPA and SAIC are set to develop a new mobile ad-hoc network for smart phone use.
Modernization
Defense IT: Preparing for the worst and other survival strategies in 2012
Although everyone will feel the pain of budget cuts in the days ahead, some areas of defense IT will fare better than others.
Cybersecurity
DHS takes key role in DOD cybersecurity program
DHS' new role marks a milestone for the data-sharing effort as it grows past pilot-program status.
Digital Government
DISA details streamlining plan for 2012
DISA is taking aim at enterprise capabilities, beginning immediately with combining offices to streamline and focusing on cybersecurity as a priority.
Digital Government
Air Force's Hawkins takes charge as DISA director
Air Force Maj. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins took over the reins as DISA director in a Jan. 11 ceremony.
Modernization
Air Force planning ahead for cyber future
With a new RFI, the Air Force looks into the future of cyberspace operations.
People
DOD: Industry partnerships still central despite budget cuts
As the Defense Department plans for smaller budgets, contractors worry about their own fortunes.
People
Obama, Panetta outline strategy for more than $450B in defense cuts
A comprehensive, strategic review reveals plans to shift Pentagon focus from ground wars to rebuilding, deterrence while preserving innovation and partnership with industry.
Cybersecurity
Virtual worlds training for federal cyber pros in the works
A joint effort between DHS and State will offer courses in a virtual worlds environment for federal cybersecurity professionals.
Digital Government
9 ways the defense bill's passage could affect your job
Provisions in the 2012 defense bill include some measures that will have a big impact this year on contracting, cyber defense, intelligence and the use of cloud.
Digital Government