Cybersecurity
CAC use nearly halves DOD network intrusions, Croom says
DISA director all but rules out use of Outlook Web Access by remote users because of its poor security.
Modernization
Google tailors Earth for DOD users
Google Earth Fusion allows federal agencies to manipulate and integrate their own geospatial imagery with the company’s software tools.
People
Marines in Afghanistan to get extra rations
After the release of a report that units in the Afghan mountains were starving, the service plans to field a new high-calorie, high-carbohydrate assault ration.
People
China's anti-satellite test impacts comments on Loran need
Public comments to DOT say the threat against GPS is now real, not theoretical, reinforcing the need to continue operation of the ground-based long-range radio navigation electronic navigation system.
Modernization
Policy-makers weigh alternatives to GPS
The government must decide whether to shut down a ground-based navigation system operated by the Coast Guard or enhance it to serve as a backup for the critical Global Positioning System.
People
Web extra: How Loran and eLoran work
The government must decide whether to invest in a ground-based navigation system to back up the Global Positioning System.
People
Intercepts
Is Afghanistan the forgotten war?; Marines beef up supplemental radio buys; Just say no to Google Desktop; Software assurance not all that reassuring; Is the AF about to land a TKO on DKO?
Digital Government
Meals for Marines in Afghanistan insufficient, report states
Combat rations do not provide adequate nutrition for dismounted operations in the area's mountainous terrain.
People
DISA seeks broadband satcom service for Air Force One
The service, which will also cover 26 other Special Air Mission aircraft, should provide voice over IP, videoconferencing and other applications.
Modernization
Navy next-generation e-warfare targets cellular spectrum
The Office of Naval Research is also looking for electronic warfare systems that can exploit technology used by Wi-Fi systems.
People
DISA to develop satellite comms architecture
The agency is asking industry to help develop a Transformational Communications Architecture for satellite systems that serve DOD, the intelligence community and NASA.
Modernization
DOT considers shutting down GPS backup system
The department is seeking public comment on whether to shut down the long-range radio navigation system or to deploy a fully enhanced version.
People
Counter-IED systems jam tactical comms in Iraq
Technology designed to defend against improvised explosive devices is interfering with a wide range of tactical radio systems, according to the Naval Sea Systems Command.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard mandates e-mail phishing training
The move dovetails with DOD's mandatory spear phishing awareness training.
Cybersecurity
DOD battles spear phishing
Targeted fake e-mail messages that look authentic can launch viruses and other malware.
Cybersecurity
DOD bars use of HTML e-mail, Outlook Web Access
The department took these measures because of "continuing and sophisticated threats" against DOD networks, according to a message on the Internet from the Defense Security Service.
People
U.K. launches procurement for GPS backup
The decision to install eLoran puts pressure on the U.S. Transportation Department to deploy a similar system, analysts say.
People
Northcom pushes DISA for third U.S. teleport
The additional satellite hub, linking deployed units to the Global Information Grid, would provide backup if a disaster or attack disabled the primary teleports.
People