Cybersecurity
Cyber warfare: New battlefield, new rules
The old rules of war don’t apply in cyberspace, so the federal government is writing a new book for the new age of combat.
People
BRAC bleeding DOD by the billions
The 2005 round of base realignment has cost $14 billion more than planned, so far, according to the GAO.
People
DISA awards $578M contract to company with history of fraud
DISA's recent contract award to Red River includes services similar those the company was once fined for failing to provide, but a key executive involved in the charges is no longer with the firm.
People
No summer break here: Agencies to receive plain-language report cards
Government agencies are being assessed on their compliance with the 2010 Plain Language Act.
Digital Government
Pentagon taking snail mail into the digital era
DOD turns paper and ink into binary code for efficiency.
Cybersecurity
Cyber incident reports skyrocket over three-year period
Cyber incidents reported by critical infrastructure managers jumped by more than 2,000 percent between 2009 and 2011, according to a new report.
People
Air Force's Keffer and George swap jobs
Two Air Force officers will trade jobs between the Pentagon and Ft. Meade.
Modernization
DHS claims strides in cloud, enterprise initiatives
At DHS, progress is being made in cloud offerings and enterprise services, according to CIO Richard Spires.
Cybersecurity
Government at high risk of economic espionage
With cyber theft and other crime on the rise, agencies must get aggressive in defense, according to the GAO.
Cybersecurity
Budget pressures, workforce woes and cyber threats converge
A shortage of skilled IT pros comes at a time when cybersecurity must compete for sparse funding.
Digital Government
Army labs speed tech testing
The Army has launched an effort to make it easier to test and integrate technologies before personnel in the field must depend on them.
Cybersecurity
Should DOD be taking more risks with mobility?
DOD's intrinsic risk aversion challenges its ability to stay current with mobile capabilities, and some of its leaders believe it's time to rethink that caution.
People
DOD makes progress toward faster security clearances
Efforts to streamline the clearance process are beginning to pay off at DOD.
Cybersecurity
DOD cyber expert heads to DHS
Rosemary Wenchel will help bridge the cyber gap between DOD and DHS.
Digital Government
Congress: Do we need all those GAO reports?
GAO and its many reports face renewed scrutiny as budget pressure heats up in Washington.
Cybersecurity
Can new mobile government plans overcome old problems?
Federal agencies are rolling out a host of mobile strategies, but will it be enough to overcome decades-old challenges?
Modernization
DOD balances security, cost and ease in mobility plan
DOD's new mobile strategy intended to 'keep DOD workforce relevant' through a comprehensive approach to the technologies.
Digital Government
Federal IT forecast: Brace for impact
Sequestration and other hurdles pose challenges for federal IT, but it's not all bad news.
Digital Government
DOD’s top brass blast sequestration, emphasize cyber in Senate testimonies
A "cyber Pearl Harbor is a real possibility, defense secretary warns.
Modernization
Border patrol drone program plagued with problems
Customs and Border Protection's drone surveillance program lacks a consistent budget and isn't well planned, audit finds.
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