Acquisition
How DOD plans to link readiness needs to budgets
Veronica Daigle, Assistant Secretary for Defense for Readiness, said updating its readiness reporting system using a new framework will help spot readiness deficiencies and predict future needs.
Digital Government
Norquist: Data trust key to improving DOD's audit
David Norquist, the deputy defense secretary and DOD's former comptroller, told Congress DOD needs to use data like the commercial sector.
People
DOD finishes second audit
IT remains a focal point as the Pentagon works to improve on last year's results.
Cybersecurity
What CMMC will mean for defense contractors
Katie Arrington, DOD's chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, said the impending unified cybersecurity certification for contractors could allow for some FedRAMP reciprocity.
Cybersecurity
Navy CIO talks innovation, cybersecurity and CMMC
Navy CIO Aaron Weis said DOD's upcoming unified cyber standard will help close the innovation gap by adopting industry standards, but ultimately the onus is on the Defense Department to set the tempo.
Acquisition
Air Force gears up for first 'connect-a-thon'
Will Roper, the Air Force's acquisition head, said one of the best ways to prove budget needs to Congress is to show effects in the first event that centers around virtually connecting aircraft platforms.
Digital Government
How NGA is tackling interoperability challenges
Mark Munsell, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s CTO, talks about talent shortages and how the agency is working to get more unclassified data.
Modernization
DOD's innovation board recommends hiring shortcuts for tech talent
The Defense Department's readiness in emerging technology areas such as data science will slip away unless it changes its hiring processes, according to the Defense Innovation Board's recommendations.
Cybersecurity
DISA inches closer to CAC alternative
The Defense Information Systems Agency is making strides toward employing a continuous verification capability.
Modernization
DISA starts Fourth Estate IT consolidation
The Defense Information Systems Agency has begun setup to move its clients to DODNet, a new single service network for support defense agencies and field activities.
People
Blackburn presses DOD management chief on Fourth Estate cuts
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) pressed DOD's acting chief management officer for answers on why the Pentagon can't find more cuts in Fourth Estate agencies.
Modernization
DOD CIO 'very confident' that White House influence didn't guide JEDI award
At his Senate confirmation hearing, Defense Department CIO Dana Deasy said the department's $10 billion cloud contract was awarded by a team of experts.
Acquisition
Navy increases OTA use but is wary of too many consortiums
The Navy has ramped up its use of other transaction authorities, according to the deputy assistant secretary for procurement, but must make sure they stay focused on the intended purpose.
Modernization
DOD modernization faces program and funding challenges
On Capitol Hill and in Congress there's concern that delays and stopgap funding could take a toll on critical tech upgrades.
People
Navy research funds could see scrutiny, secretary says
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer warned certain activities could suffer in "constrained" resource environments.
Cybersecurity
How the Air Force upgraded cyber testing for weapons systems
Air Force Materiel Command's 96th Test Wing is modernizing the way the service tests weapons systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Modernization
Esper steps aside on JEDI, pushes decision to deputy
After months of review, the defense secretary has recused himself from decisions regarding the controversial $10 billion JEDI cloud buy.
Modernization
Army AI task force looks for cyber project as industry day nears
The Army Artificial Intelligence Task Force is looking to start a cyber project this year just in time for its third annual industry day.
Modernization
Army seeks new paths to network interoperability
The Army doesn't want to keep relying on the Defense Department's secret networks to collaborate with international mission partners, but the change faces some policy hurdles.
Modernization
Army sets up 'provisional' cloud management office
Army CIO Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford said the service has begun to set up an enterprise cloud management office and hired a leader.
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