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.

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.