Modernization

DOD discovers IT consolidation best practices

DOD's IT Enterprise Strategy and Roadmap is designed to streamline defense IT, but insiders wonder if major budget cuts could derail it.

People

Can DOD handle its business?

DOD has long been troubled by poor financial management, but 2012 could be the year it turns itself around.

People

Defense Authorization begins its long journey through the House

House defense bill asks for $3 billion more than the Obama administration's plan.

Cybersecurity

Notes from Naval IT Day: Quips and quotes and food for thought

Every conference has those moments of breaking up the monotony; here's a few from AFCEA Naval IT Day.

People

Dyer named Army CIO/G-6 chief integration officer

Maj. Gen. Stuart Dyer is now the chief integration officer at the Army CIO/G-6 office.

Cybersecurity

Congressman plans cyber workforce development efforts

Rep. Jim Langevin is looking to catalyze better cyber training and expertise at the federal, state and local levels.

Acquisition

DOD moves to change rules for buying commercial products

DOD has proposed changes to acquisition rules that may drastically impact the federal marketplace.

People

Tinston steps into PEO role at Defense Logistics Agency

William Tinston has been assigned as program executive officer for information operations at DLA.

Digital Government

DOD puts its acquisition procedures under a microscope

DOD is taking a multi-faceted approach to overhauling the way it buys goods and services in the face of dwindling funds.

People

Richard Clarke joins SRA International as cybersecurity adviser

Former White House cyber expert and long-time presidential adviser Richard Clarke will serve at SRA International.

Cybersecurity

DOD to expand public-private cybersecurity project

The Defense Department is set to broaden a pilot program from 37 participants to 200, according to the DOD CIO.

Cybersecurity

Debate kindles as Congress takes up the latest controversial cybersecurity bill

Like SOPA and PIPA before it, CISPA is raising fears of privacy loss.

People

Peter Dube, Roger Caslow join Suss Consulting

Two federal IT veterans have joined the federal consultancy Suss Consulting.

Modernization

Agencies seek to shed antiquated acquisition model

DOD and the intelligence community use an acquisition process better suited to a bygone era, but efforts to move forward are gaining speed.

Modernization

How can software curb violent crime?

The ATF is looking for high-tech, interactive software than can help predict violent crime.

People

‘Trailblazing’ NDU president retires

National Defense University's president, Vice Adm. Ann Rondeau, retires after 38 years of Navy service.

Cybersecurity

White House cyber czar launching war on botnets

A new White House-led working group will develop policies and strategies to fight botnets.

Digital Government

For wounded warriors, mobile apps can offer life-saving impact

New mobile apps help troops returning from combat deal with PTSD, find jobs, seek medical care -- and stay connected to buddies still in harm's way.

Cybersecurity

Is mobile security a losing game?

The government faces a new technology threat in mobile security.

Modernization

DOD’s IT strategy implementation critical to tactical operations

DOD's move to the next generation of defense IT is more important than ever, says deputy DOD CIO Rob Carey.