People
CyberCom chief receives TechAmerica's top honors
Gen. Keith Alexander praised for modernizing the way government responds to security threats.
Acquisition
The dangers of checklists
A reader warns that DOD may be losing the forest for the trees with Better Buying.
People
DOD official defends department against GAO criticisms
Is GAO is overlooking important factors in its critique of DOD's IT modernization efforts? Yes, says Elizabeth McGrath, DOD deputy chief management officer.
Acquisition
DOD officials outline next steps in acquisition reform
More than two years ago, Pentagon officials rolled out plans to overhaul Defense Department acquisition as part of broader spending reform. Now military leaders are pressing ahead with the next generation of the acquisition initiative.
People
Hagel pledges DOD assistance in reducing VA backlog
The secretary outlined several specific ways DOD is helping, including allowing VA personnel direct access to DOD's medical records system.
Digital Government
House panel rejects BRAC request
Chairman cites uncertainty as reason to not start another round of base closures.
Digital Government
DOD looking for new health records system
After a month-long review to determine the way forward in a joint electronic health records program with the Veterans Affairs Department, DOD officials now say they will open their end of the system to competition.
Cybersecurity
Is government on the wrong road with cybersecurity?
NSA's Inglis: Security that depends upon compliance-based standards is a guarantee of heartbreak.
Digital Government
DOD business systems under fire -- again
A GAO report, echoing longstanding criticisms, diagnoses the causes of DOD's sputtering modernization progress.
Cybersecurity
GSA seeks public comments on infrastructure protection
A new RFI is open for public input on ways to implement presidential orders issued earlier this year.
Digital Government
DISA 'all in' on mobile
With approvals issued for more mobile operating system implementation guides, DOD is pushing ahead for a wider selection and faster procurement of wireless devices.
Digital Government
Army intell system rising from controversy into the cloud
Officials demo DCGS-A in attempt to satisfy congressional critics and showcase the system's potential.
Cybersecurity
Measuring what never happened
Determining the value of cybersecurity and risk management can be difficult. When not all the variables can be controlled, experts say more than simple math is required.
Cybersecurity
Spreading the word about cybersecurity
How Chief Information Security Officers put cybersecurity at the top of officials' minds.
Cybersecurity
Can collaboration defend U.S. critical infrastructure?
NSA director hammers message that cyber-legislation, better standards are needed fast.
People
Supply chain risks go far beyond fake parts
Software as a service brings new concerns, particularly in critical infrastructure.
People
DOD furlough delay prompts anger
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Cybersecurity
Easing into FISMA and FedRAMP? It's possible.
The FedRAMP program that took effect in 2012 and a FISMA reform being considered by Congress are combining to raise agency concerns over compliance.
Cybersecurity
Can federal programs address cyber training?
The government is beginning to tackle the need for cybersecurity professionals through training and education efforts aimed at all levels.
Digital Government