Digital Government
DARPA ethics probe concludes
A watchdog group had accused DOD's high-tech research arm of allowing too much coziness between employees and contractors.
Digital Government
Can feds look to private sector for innovation inspiration?
Think-tank panel explores the problems and potential of bringing industry models to government.
Digital Government
Senate resumes cybersecurity push
Democratic bill co-sponsored by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.)would return efforts to pass comprehensive cybersecurity legislation to the Senate's front burner.
People
Air Force expects to hire cyber pros
Despite the government's budget austerity expectations, the Air Force anticipates hiring hundreds of cyber specialists in the near future.
Digital Government
Military fears dark times ahead
As the confluence of circumstances that comprise the 'fiscal cliff' come closer to reality, the Joint Chiefs of Staff warn of creating a 'hollow force' and urge Congress to act before it's too late.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: Rejoining the battle on Capitol Hill
2012 was an eventful year for cybersecurity, but 2013 could see one event that didn't happen then: the passage of legislation.
Cybersecurity
Cyber threats, and agency costs, expected to climb in 2013
McAfee warns: New adversaries aim 'not to annoy you but to cripple you.'
Digital Government
Leaders direct DOD to buckle down on spending
Because the recent spending deal did not permanently solve the nation's fiscal crisis, the Defense Department is now planning measures to limit its budget risk.
Digital Government
What does DOD's Microsoft deal mean for federal IT?
Three-year, $617 million agreement goes beyond bulk purchasing, Pentagon officials say.
Digital Government
The return of the fiscal cliff
The deal lawmakers reached to avert the 'fiscal cliff' only delayed the sequestration threat. The next deadline is not far away, and it's tied to another contentious issue that compounds the risk.
Digital Government
Documents shed light on secretive 'Perfect Citizen' project
In documents recently released to the Electronic Privacy Information Center, the National Security Agency unveiled some – but far from all – details about its controversial cybersecurity program designed to shield critical infrastructure and other crucial U.S. networks.
People
DISA execs detail 2013 tech agenda
In the new year, DISA will have a key role in finding and implementing shared IT services across DOD.
Digital Government
Defense bill emphasizes cyber operations
Cyber defense gets more prominent role -- with clearer authorities and greater oversight -- under National Defense Authorization Act for 2013.
Digital Government
Spending deal leaves future unclear
The last-minute agreement that averted the imminent threat of sweeping budget cuts provides no roadmap for the way forward.
Digital Government
Defusing the dangers of secrecy
Andy Greenberg, the author of 'This Machine Kills Secrets,' explains why agencies need to encourage whistleblowing to avoid another WikiLeaks-scale incident.
Digital Government
Defense bill ready for Obama
The National Defense Authorization Act, with $641 billion in spending, has passed both houses of Congress.
People
Energy picks deputy CIO
Donald Adcock, who joined the Energy Department in April 2012, will become its new deputy CIO.
Digital Government
At the brink: Washington prepares for cliff
As Congressional negotiations once again break down, OMB sends agencies more information on the ramifications of coming budget cuts.
Acquisition
Army greenlights controversial intelligence system
The Army's Distributed Common Ground System came under scrutiny after leaked memos deemed it 'not suitable' and 'not survivable.'
People