Digital Government
Why Electromagnetic Spectrum Weapons Are the Future of Warfare
Here’s a brief glimpse of what those battles will look like.
Digital Government
Pentagon Rolls Out New Office Devoted to ‘People Analytics’
A first tranche of reforms omits some highly anticipated fixes, but seeks to lay the groundwork for more.
Digital Government
Pentagon’s Plan to Deter Russia and China: Pair Troops with Machines
More than a year in the works, Pentagon leaders are betting an ambitious effort to pair soldiers with machines to give the American military an edge on the battlefield of the future.
Digital Government
For Years, the Pentagon Hooked Everything to the Internet. Now, It’s a ‘Big, Big Problem’
The Internet of Things is supposed to make life easier. For the Pentagon, the quintessential early adopter, it has made life much harder.
Digital Government
Pentagon’s Lack of Cyber Policy Illegal, McCain Says
Senators pressed Defense and intelligence officials on rules of war for cyberspace at a Tuesday hearing
Digital Government
What Keeps Pentagon’s Top Robotics Expert Up at Night?
Hint: It's not killer robots.
Digital Government
UPDATED: Leidos Wins Massive Pentagon Health Care Records Contract
The Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization contract’s base value is $4.3 billion over 10 years, with an expected 18-year lifecycle value of $9 billion.
Digital Government
What The Pentagon Has To Do To Recruit Silicon Valley’s Nerds
Defense Department and national security political leaders are eager to attract tech minds. But are they willing to change enough to do so?
Digital Government
Could Demographic Information Boost the Number of Women in STEM?
Women remain a minority in STEM research programs and one reason for that could be the unequal distribution of grant money between the sexes.
Cybersecurity
FISMA by the Numbers: The Biggest Cyber Threats at These 5 Agencies
Cybersecurity incidents targeting federal agencies are on the rise.
Modernization
Multiple Companies Protest $1.6 Billion Pentagon Contract
The bid protestors contend the contract re-up is an improper sole-source request for cloud services that would give VMware an unfair advantage competing for DOD’s growing cloud demand.
Digital Government
Pentagon: Hackers Didn't Get Classified Information
Military Twitter and YouTube accounts were hijacked just as Obama was pushing for better cybersecurity.
Digital Government
The Hacking of Central Command
Individuals claiming to represent ISIS took over social media accounts of the U.S. military base on Monday, just as the President was delivering a speech on cybersecurity.
Digital Government
When Will Santa Drop by Your House? Track His Every Movement With NORAD
Thousands of government volunteers will keep tabs on St. Nick.
Digital Government