Cybersecurity
Cyber defenders play offense in security contest
Participants in the Cyber Security Challenge II tried to rack up points by hacking systems of competitors and those of fictional agencies.
Digital Government
Army e-mail consolidation first step in enterprise efforts
Over the next two years the Army will consolidate the various e-mail accounts for nearly 250,000 users, the first step in creating enterprise-wide e-mail services.
Digital Government
With social media, should DOD go to the people, or should the people go to DOD?
Paul A. Strassman's recent column—arguing that DOD's social media policy doesn't do enough to address security—sparked a lively debate among readers, many of whom question whether DOD, or government in general, is suited to hosting social media sites.
People
Panel says DOD needs 'significant improvement' in managing the acquisition process
DOD's antiquated acquisition system and policies present major problems in fulfilling mission needs and contribute to government cost overruns.
Digital Government
VA and DOD expand health data exchange pilot
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments are beginning a health data exchange pilot project in Virginia as the next phase of their virtual lifetime electronic record development.
Digital Government
VA may restore access to DOD medical record systems soon
The Veterans Affairs Department is working to fix remaining computer glitches that caused it to restrict electronic access to Defense Department patient medical record systems.
Modernization
DOD brass takes jaundiced view of thumb drives
The thumb drive, the ubiquitous device that has revolutionized portable computer storage and cornered the market on conference souvenirs, can't quite shake its reputation in the Defense Department as a modern-day Typhoid Mary.
Digital Government
DOD welcomes Web 2.0 to its networks
Defense Department officials released a long-awaited set of policy directives for the use of social networking and other Internet technologies, a move that earned positive and negative reactions.
Digital Government
Protected information exchange could aid in Mideast missions
An unclassified project would operate on its own virtual private network and be certified and accredited for official use only.
Digital Government
The human element complicates cybersecurity
Despite the congressional focus on cybersecurity, all the money, software and hardware in the world can’t entirely ward off cybersecurity threats. One nontechnology factor greatly impedes cybersecurity: the human factor.
Digital Government
Military still gives thumbs down to thumb drives
Despite relaxing the all out ban on using portable storage devices on Defense Department computer systems, it appears thumb drives will not return to the military services anytime soon.
Digital Government
DOD issues long-awaited social media policy
DOD issues a memo to address longstanding uncertainties about the use of social media and networks within defense agencies and military branches.
People