People
DOD furlough decision expected soon
The expected number of days that DOD employees will have to take off without pay has dropped from initial estimates, but no final decision has been made yet.
People
First Lady gets behind veterans' IT training
The Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership prepares veterans for careers in IT.
Digital Government
DOD targets aggressive mobile timelines
A 30-day approval process is critical to getting new tools into the field, Pentagon official says. But is that realistic?
People
Air Force Secretary Donley to retire
During his five years in the the post, Donley was 'outstanding leader,' Hagel says.
Cybersecurity
Service academies ramp up cyber training
Aspiring commanders encounter expanded offerings -- and requirements -- for training in cybersecurity at the nation's military academies.
People
What do budget cuts mean for DOD's research arm?
DARPA's leader believes America may be on the cusp of a 'fundamental shift' in allocating funding for defense.
Digital Government
DOD officials push BRAC on Capitol Hill
Pentagon claims another round of base closures could spare programs and ease mandated staff cuts, but some lawmakers are skeptical.
Digital Government
Who makes how much at DOD?
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
Cybersecurity
NIST announces federal cyber center plans
NIST wants to speed up progress on implementing cybersecurity and is proposing a new research effort to do so.
People
DOD issues directive to define CIO role
The Defense Department has laid out the roles and responsibilities of the Pentagon's chief information officer, updating nearly decade-old governance to include some of DOD's most pressing concerns.
People
VA backlog resolution hinges on IT
Officials pin their hopes for an easing of the claims logjam on new systems.
People
Uncertainty persists with DOD furloughs
Hagel, others note productivity hit and the need for flexibility
Cybersecurity
House passes CISPA
Controversial cyber bill approved on a 288-127 vote. The Senate blocked last year's version of the bill, and may do so again.
Cybersecurity
Intel cuts, cyberattacks 'insidious' national security threats
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper warns that reduced spending brings real risk.
Cybersecurity
Where the cyber bills stand
The House passed three measures already this week, and will likely vote on a fourth -- CISPA -- on April 18. Here's what they mean for the broader cyber debate.
Cybersecurity
A silver lining in cyberattacks?
New research suggests government is a less-popular target for cyberattackers than in years past.
Digital Government
DISA announces cloud progress, contract action
New framework in place to govern agency's mission as DOD's cloud broker.
People
Shinseki: VA to move forward with electronic records
Veterans Affairs secretary assures senators that the VA will move forward on a joint electronic health records system, even as Pentagon officials are pausing to review their approach.
Cybersecurity
NIST celebrates cyber partnerships
New "Center of Excellence" aims to widen adoption of integrated security solutions.
Cybersecurity
Budget shows how cyber programs are spreading
Defense and Homeland Security get the bulk of cybersecurity funding, but hundreds of millions go to other agencies.
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