Cybersecurity
GAO: Cyber efforts not enough
The government has been faltering on several critical aspects of cybersecurity, GAO finds. Will the president's executive order address the concerns?
Cybersecurity
The return of CISPA
A controversial bill that died in the Senate last year has been reintroduced, with bipartisan sponsors defending the legislation's privacy protections.
Cybersecurity
So there's an executive order: Now what?
With the cybersecurity directive now official, stakeholders start to wrestle with questions of implementation.
Digital Government
Pentagon officials push back on the Hill
DOD's Ashton Carter warns that a new national defense strategy might be needed if sequestration takes effect.
Cybersecurity
Obama signs executive order for cybersecurity
Also: Expect the resurrection of one of last year's failed cybersecurity bills.
People
Obama announces cyber executive order during speech
State of the Union address also touches on impending budget cuts.
People
DOD, VA shift medical record strategy
New short-term goals are intended to move closer to the objective of an integrated electronic health record.
Cybersecurity
Is our view of cybersecurity too local?
Looking at other countries could provide useful insight to better shape agencies' own cyber strategies, report suggests.
Digital Government
How to legislate cybersecurity right
The Conversation: Our responses to your questions and comments.
Cybersecurity
DOE data breach came after warnings
The Energy Department's IG had pointed out vulnerabilities in the agency's cybersecurity program just weeks before a successful cyberattack compromised confidential data.
People
Air Force postpones cyber and space event
Citing budget uncertainties, the Air Force has a tentative plan for rescheduling the planned conference.
Digital Government
Business community open to cybersecurity legislation
Bills failed in 2012 in part for fear that businesses would object. Now a senator's survey suggests that private sector attutudes may be more nuanced.
Digital Government
Pentagon ramping up for major cuts
Few people think sequestration will be averted a second time, and preparation is underway at the Defense Department.
Digital Government
At Hagel hearing, hints on budgets and cybersecurity
Senators focus on Iran and Israel, but defense nominee also addresses matters at home.
Digital Government
DISA program among finalists for Excellence.gov award
Defense Connect Online one of five contenders in ACT-IAC contest.
People
Hagel faces tough budget questions
While his controversial statements on homosexuals and Israel are more widely known, the Defense secretary nominee may also have to answer for what he has said about the DOD budget.
People
Armed Services Committee assigns subcommittee leaders
Chairman Buck McKeon and ranking member Adam Smith announce the roster of leaders for the Committee's new makeup.
Digital Government
Pentagon staffing up to address cyber concerns
Amid growing recognition of serious cyber threats, the Pentagon is planning to divide U.S. Cyber Command into three forces, with added staff.
Digital Government
DARPA ethics probe concludes
A watchdog group had accused DOD's high-tech research arm of allowing too much coziness between employees and contractors.
Digital Government
Can feds look to private sector for innovation inspiration?
Think-tank panel explores the problems and potential of bringing industry models to government.
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