Digital Government
Funding the military of the future
DOD needs a shift in its priorities to effectively plan for America's changing role in the world, experts say.
People
Rebalancing act: DOD's leadership weighs priorities
Although Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently directed Defense Department officials to reevaluate the military's most important goals in light of reduced resources, the department remains obligated to a number of things, and negotiating them will require tactical leadership.
People
DOD delays furloughs
Civilian DOD employees fearing furlough notices will have to wait a little longer as officials watch the progress of a funding bill.
Cybersecurity
DHS IT: Real progress or persistent problems?
Oversight hearing explores agency savings and agile development efforts, urges more attention to delays and overruns.
Digital Government
DOD launches strategic review
Top Pentagon officials will reassess military priorities in light of sequestration.
People
DOD releases furlough timeline
The furloughs do not apply to military personnel, but budget cuts are across the board.
People
Where are the cyber pros?
The federal government's need for a robust cyber workforce is a long-standing concern, but meeting the need remains a challenge.
People
DOD says health records program will move forward
Echoing earlier assurance from VA's CIO, DOD says that the departments are still working together on an electronic health records program, although its shape has changed from the original vision.
Cybersecurity
Cyber threats top the list of military, intelligence concerns
Gen. Keith Alexander warns senators that the strategic landscape "is getting worse."
Cybersecurity
Administration to Congress: Cyber order is not enough
Senate hearing touches on effects of budget cuts and challenges of moving new legislation, as old disputes resurface.
People
Congress, GAO take aim at DOD-VA health records program
The decision to change course on joint medical records after spending $1 billion raises concerns on Capitol Hill.
People
Ridge, Schmidt form consulting firm
Former DHS secretary and former White House cybersecurity advisor team up offer strategy, policy development and architecture design.
Digital Government
Ignored IG recommendations cost billions
The number of unimplemented IG recommendations skyrocketed between 2009 and 2012, House panel finds.
Digital Government
DOD sequester: Day one
The newly sworn-in defense secretary takes the reins just in time to manage massive budget cuts.
Digital Government
What's next for mobile devices at DOD?
With an implementation plan in place, Pentagon officials begin to discuss the path ahead.
People
Hagel sworn in to lead DOD
Newly-confirmed Defense Secretary pledges to try to be 'the kind of leader you expect and deserve.'
Cybersecurity
NIST seeks cybersecurity guidance
The agency tasked with setting science and technology standards wants to develop a cybersecurity framework.
People
Pentagon releases mobility implementation plan
Phased strategy covers mobile devices, wireless infrastructure and mobile applications for 600,000 users.
Cybersecurity
Urgency grows to align cyber, physical combat
Cyber warfare is widely seen as a separate discipline from more conventional forms of combat, but experts say that approach has to change -- and soon.
Cybersecurity