Modernization
Halvorsen formalizes new DOD cloud procurement policy
Memo from Defense Department's acting CIO ends DISA monopoly on cloud procurements, addresses security standards.
Modernization
DISA releases draft of new cloud security requirements
Comments from industry and others interested in the draft security requirements guide are due Dec. 29.
Cybersecurity
Defining cyber roles at DOD
Recent directive brings needed clarification and "a big movement forward" on business operation, acting CIO Halvorsen says.
Modernization
Halvorsen: JRSS tests reveal solid backbone
Acting DOD CIO Terry Halvorsen said initial tests of the Joint Regional Security Stacks revealed sound plans for the program's architecture, but that some fine-tuning and better education of those operating JRSS will be needed.
Acquisition
Beyond FITARA: 8 ways the defense bill seeks to modernize Pentagon IT
The measure signals a certain impatience with the way the military is adapting -- or not adapting -- to new technological realities.
Modernization
DOD IG: Pentagon falling short on cloud strategy
A new inspector general's report says the Defense Department has not adequately trained acquisition and contract specialists who buy cloud services.
Cybersecurity
DOD announces 2014 CIO award winners
The Defense Department honored four teams and individuals for their achievements in advancing government IT over the last year.
Modernization
Iran hacking, IPv6 and North Korea v. Sony
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
Carter would bring acquisition, tech experience to top Pentagon job
Ashton Carter, who has often had a hand in Pentagon IT issues, is rumored to be Obama's pick for Defense secretary.
Modernization
How the Pentagon plans to bolster cloud security
A new report from the DOD CIO offers soup-to-nuts guidance on security for commercial cloud providers and Defense Department customers.
People
With Hagel leaving, what now for the innovation initiative?
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is stepping down, but the innovation initiative he announced Nov. 15 could live on. FCW interviewed three former high-ranking officials about what it will take for the effort to succeed.
Modernization
DIA fleshes out data science needs
While much of the DORE project remains classified, the Defense Intelligence Agency has released a few details about what it is looking for in the areas of Internet of things, social media and open-source support.
Cybersecurity
For Army cyber, it's on-the-job training
Army Cyber Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney Harris says the Army is learning as it goes along in the uncharted terrain of cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
DSS plans a move out of legacy systems
The Defense Security Service needs an enterprise system to coordinate clearance monitoring, detect possible insider threats and other tasks.
Digital Government
Can mobility trump bureaucracy at DOD?
Randall Conway, director of C4 and information infrastructure in the DOD CIO office, says the Pentagon has no choice but to embrace commercial off-the-shelf mobile devices.
Acquisition
Hagel outlines DOD 'innovation initiative'
Invoking the ascendance of Russia and China, and the leveling of the technological playing field, the defense secretary calls for smarter R&D in tight fiscal times.
Digital Government
VPN hacks, GFEBS' newest customer, a Blackberry-Samsung partnership and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Acquisition
IG: DOD lacks quality management approach
The Defense Department lacks an overarching policy to consistently apply quality management system requirements, according to a Pentagon inspector general report.
Acquisition
Prepping HealthCare.gov, rethinking DOD contracts and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
DOD tries to allay industry fears on intellectual property
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Katrina McFarland says the Pentagon wants to own the interoperable parts of a system, not a firm’s commercial secrets.
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