Cybersecurity
DOD CIO calls for better industry collaboration on cyber
The Defense Department's Terry Halvorsen said technology firms must work together to craft better cybersecurity solutions.
Modernization
Dispelling the myth of 'perfect' security
A new approach called micro-segmentation is easy to deploy, requires fewer security resources and could be the key to streamlining risk management.
Digital Government
VA and VistA: Can they be fixed?
VA's homegrown electronic health record system is at an inflection point -- one that encapsulates the state of the agency's entire technology operation.
Digital Government
DOD unveils Boston innovation hub
Defense Secretary Ash Carter cut the ribbon on an east coast version of the Pentagon's Silicon Valley innovation unit.
Modernization
Afghan IT sector growing, with federal investment
The information and communications technology sector in warn-torn Afghanistan is growing with U.S. help, but tracing agencies' exact investments is not easy.
Digital Government
GSA's Schedule 70 drills in on health IT
As federal health care agencies' spending on IT continues to rise, GSA gives health IT a dedicated Special Item Number on its largest, most-used contract.
Digital Government
Watchdog: DOD's infrastructure push needs scope
The Pentagon's push toward a common IT infrastructure lacks workforce planning and other management details, including a more precise scope, according to a new GAO report.
Cybersecurity
How military strategy can improve cyber response
Cyberattacks will occur. Preparation is the key -- and civilian agencies could take a cue from the military’s sustained readiness model.
Modernization
Pentagon raises payout in DHMSM hosting deal
The Pentagon is paying more than expected for the hosting portion of its coming electronic health record, and it is considering whether to find a separate vendor down the line.
Acquisition
DOD memo clarifies DIUX mission
The July memo seeks to put Defense Innovation Unit Experimental on firmer ground following criticism from Congress.
Modernization
DOD updates enterprise services framework
The latest version of the Defense Department-wide Enterprise Service Management Framework places more emphasis on managing IT risk.
Cybersecurity
Cybercom touts attacks on ISIS
Military officials told the House Armed Services Committee that the hacking campaign against Islamic State has been a good testing ground for U.S. Cyber Command's ability to support combatant commands.
Cybersecurity
DOD bullish on bug bounties
"Hack the Pentagon" turned up almost 140 vulnerabilities in a demonstration of how DOD can capitalize on crowdsourcing.
Digital Government
Palantir to sue Army over DCGS
Palantir has escalated its long-standing opposition to the Army's handling of contracting for the Distributed Common Ground System by announcing its intent to sue.
People
Google legend joins Defense Digital Service
Matt Cutts, Google's longtime search quality guru, is taking a leave of absence to join the Defense Department's digital SWAT team.
Modernization
Hill leaders look to block upgrade in Russian surveillance gear
Russia is seeking to upgrade the digital camera it uses in U.S. surveillance flyovers permitted under the Open Skies Treaty, but some in Congress are hoping to block the move.
Acquisition
DOD officials say IT acquisition rules still woefully outdated
Acquisition reform has typically been iterative, via the annual defense policy bill. That approach has still left acquisition officials wanting for a means of speeding up the process.
Cybersecurity
DOD IT is killing CACs
Pentagon CIO Terry Halvorsen plans to eliminate Common Access Cards from IT systems within two years, while moving to a mix of better authentication methods.
Cybersecurity
North Korean hackers steal F-15 design
The alleged cyberattack on South Korean firms is the latest in a series of bold cyber maneuvers linked to North Korea.
Cybersecurity
To hack ISIS, Pentagon learns from 2007 surge in Iraq
There is a precedent to U.S. Cyber Command’s hacking of Islamic State, but it took place nearly 10 years ago, and technologies have rapidly evolved since.
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