Cybersecurity
Cyber rules of engagement still unfinished
With the risk of a cyberattack against the nation's power grid and other critical infrastructure growing, the military's promised rules of engagement have yet to materialize.
Cybersecurity
Army adds cyber war to combat training
The Army is weaving cyber operations into its training for combat troops, an example of how cyberspace and traditional combat are blending.
Digital Government
Desperately seeking cybersecurity pros
The federal government faces a 'pipeline issue' in attracting young cybersecurity professionals.
Digital Government
How close is a cyber executive order?
While an executive order on cybersecurity is expected, the president still has not seen the draft under development.
People
Bowman: Leading DOD across the enterprise finish line
The Joint Staff CIO says teamwork is the key to overcoming cultural barriers and transforming DOD into a networked, agile organization.
People
BYOD resistance explained
The adoption of 'bring-your-own-device' policies is slow in some agencies. At a recent event, experts explained some of the reasons and concerns.
Cybersecurity
Cyber order could help shape later law
Insiders say that the expected cybersecurity executive order, itself motivated by Congress's failure to pass cybersecurity legislation, could serve as a template for future lawmaking.
Digital Government
Sequestration outlook remains cloudy
As January draws near, whether the government will really go over the 'fiscal cliff' remains uncertain.
Cybersecurity
Industry, administration meet on cyber order
President Obama is expected to issue an executive order on cybersecurity, and an administration official met with an industry trade group to discuss it.
Cybersecurity
DHS feels growing pains in cybersecurity role
Taking the lead on cybersecurity is a welcome mission, but comes with some difficulties, one official says.
Acquisition
Shadow of sequestration hovers over IT market forecast
The Defense Department, beset by flat spending and budget cuts, leads the way in dampening industry group's market outlook.
People
Three join executive service ranks at DOD
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta appoints new leaders within the CIO's office.
Cybersecurity
Panetta, Alexander stress urgency of cyberdefense
In separate appearances, the heads of DOD and NSA urged attention to the increasingly dire risk of cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Air Force seeks to redefine cyberspace
Changing understanding and procurement reform could be the keys to winning cyber wars, Air Force commanders say.
Cybersecurity
Air Force leaders tout cyber capabilities
Cyber warfare isn't a new domain anymore, but it still takes time to prepare for it, top Air Force officials said.
People
DARPA seeks the next great challenges
"Grand challenges" are ambitious goals, legendary events such as landing on the moon. DARPA is looking for some help in determining what the 21st century's grand challenges will be.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on the upswing
A new survey finds cyberattacks against U.S. targets – both public and private sector – are increasing dramatically in frequency and cost.
People
More setbacks for DOD financial management reform?
Unauthorized changes, data inconsistencies could put audit-ready goal at risk.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity awareness descends on Washington
Cybersecurity Month has sparked a renewed push to talk up the urgency of the risk and the need for solutions.
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