Modernization
Army rethinks governing IT policies, networks
The Army is rescinding current IT network policies and wants to collapse redundant networks to streamline and transform.
Cybersecurity
DOD releases 5-point cyber defense plan
The Defense Department's new strategy for defending U.S. computer networks stresses the need for a multi-faceted, evolving approach to counter pervasive threats.
Digital Government
DOD to announce cyber strategy: What to expect
DOD is set to release its first overarching cyber strategy, but the public shouldn't expect too much in the way of juicy details.
People
Deputy defense secretary to step down
After more than two years in the job, Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn will step down from the second-highest DOD post to spend more time with his family.
Digital Government
DISA's Facebook test throws a scare
What happened that could have caused the Defense Information Systems Agency to close on July 7?
Digital Government
Army's AKO moves closer to its demise
The Army's CIO proposes to decrease funding for AKO incrementally during the next five years.
Digital Government
How ready are we for cyberspace?
With little definition of the man-made terrain of the cyber domain and little known about the policies that govern it, one military officer has some suggestions for starting to defend cyberspace.
People
Navy: Faster acquisition key to cyber defense
The Defense Department's existing acquisition model makes it difficult to keep up with cyber threats, a Navy official said.
People
US must reform taxes, education to regain edge, officials say
Reforms in tax structure, education and immigration policy are central to restoring America's leadership in innovation, officials say.
People
DOD plays for high stakes with acquisition reform bid
Tech initiatives could feel the strain of DOD's tug-of-war between efficiency and spending.
Digital Government
House passes $690B defense authorization bill
The House passes a bill with nearly $700 billion for defense in fiscal 2012.
Modernization
DOD CIO presses on to uncertain future
Even though her office is in organizational limbo for now, Teri Takai is hard at work hammering out military cloud strategies and critical partnerships.
Modernization
Army overhauls network strategy
The Army must have a network that is flexible enough to meet constantly changing requirements and emerging technologies, officials say.
Cybersecurity
Tight defense budgets could yield better cybersecurity, information sharing
The need to be more efficient and innovative could lead to improved cybersecurity and information sharing across DOD, officials said.
Modernization
Funding asterisk casts shadow over Army e-mail
A House subcommittee hesitates to fund e-mail migration until the Army shows its homework.
People
Intelligence takes the spotlight at DOD
Defense intelligence is closed by nature, but now the door is opening to let in open-source and Web 2.0 technologies -- and they're changing the way DOD operates.
Acquisition
Outsourcing vs. insourcing: Solving the cost-comparison conundrum
A new report offers guidelines for sizing up the costs of public and private sector work.
Cybersecurity
Bin Laden's tech trove may give up secrets
The Defense Department and CIA are participating in a multi-agency task force to glean actionable intelligence from the large volume of material taken from Osama bin Laden's compound.
Digital Government
Army enterprise e-mail move proceeds apace, DISA says
The enterprise e-mail initiative that the Army is implementing through DISA is moving forward with costs contained, despite some struggles along the way, DOD officials say.
Digital Government