Modernization
Are cloud and ITIL like oil and water?
What gives when the Information Technology Infrastructure Library advice says seek total control of your technology assets but cloud computing says don’t sweat the small stuff?
Digital Government
Joint Forces Command leader replaces Petraeus at CentCom
Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to take the reigns at U.S. Central Command while Army Gen. David Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan.
People
Defense Department creates online hub for social media
The Pentagon has set up an online social media hub to better coordinate policies and to provide online links to service sites on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the like.
Digital Government
Counter-IED office stresses the need for inter-agency cooperation
The federal government must work together internally and share information to support the troops, JIEDDO official says.
Digital Government
Navy tightens cybersecurity training rules
The Navy secretary has issued a directive requiring the Navy and Marine Corps to ensure that their cybersecurity workforce complies with information assurance requirements.
Digital Government
Forward march: Army e-mail overhaul still a go
Army CIO Jeffrey Sorenson is working with the Defense Information Systems Agency to get enterprise e-mail off the ground.
Digital Government
Cyber Command lays groundwork for rapid deployment of resources
Challenges facing the Cyber Command include getting up to speed, determining the definitions and roles in cyber defense, and streamlining acquisition processes.
Modernization
Open-gov reviews devalue social media
For government agencies, the Defense Department has attracted above-average participation to its social media presence. But that doesn't impress the White House's open-government leaders.
Digital Government
Secrecy could be weighing down military info-sharing
The Pentagon's tradition of keeping information close to the vest is key to operational security, but is it hindering much-needed information-sharing?
People
Access granted: DOD makes OpenGov site more accessible
Feedback prompts department to make a Web site more accessible and detailed.
Digital Government
Navy CIO assuming new cyber role
Rob Carey takes on the new post as director of strategy and policy at Navy Fleet Cyber Command, working directly under Commander Vice Adm. Bernard McCullough.
Digital Government
Pentagon tightens reins on contractors
The Defense Department wants its contractors to cut their costs as part of a larger DOD strategy to maintain its power as budgets decline.
Cybersecurity
Obama rockets to space with new policy
The Obama administration released a new policy for space exploration that calls for maintaining and enhancing space-based positioning, navigation, and timing systems, as well as protecting access to the radio-frequency spectrum.
People
Return to sender: Rethinking the Army's e-mail ambitions
Enterprise e-mail represents a positive step for the Army and DOD, but what will it take to get it done?
Digital Government
Senate Republicans argue against White House cyber coordinator
Sens. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) have introduced a bill that would set up a national cyber center at the Defense Department.
Acquisition
DOD bills put focus on acquisition, insourcing
In their respective defense authorization bills, the House and Senate are attempting to end quotas and limit cost-comparison factors while strengthening acquisition processes.
Modernization
Military likely to shun iPhone
As the military continues its search for the best battlefield smart phone, it’s looking increasingly doubtful that the iPhone will be a contender.
Digital Government
Cyber war fever — Catch it!
Whether or not the threat is overhyped, Washington is worried about the prospect of cyber warfare, and it is an issue that needs to be addressed at the highest levels of government.
Digital Government
Army pulls back on enterprise e-mail initiative
The Army is putting on hold its plans to pursue an enterprise-wide e-mail system and calling an about-face on the project.
Digital Government