Cybersecurity
Why the Energy Department needs a cyber program
The DOE wants $96 million in fiscal 2019 to fund a cybersecurity office to help manage threats facing the energy grid.
Acquisition
NGA previews acquisition overhaul
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is looking to revamp its acquisition process to lean heavily on small businesses and agile spending authorities.
Cybersecurity
Nakasone discusses deterrence, dual-hat structure at confirmation hearing
"Our adversaries have not seen our response in sufficient detail to change their behavior,” the Army general said when asked about previous cyber provocations.
Modernization
DHS to launch cloud steering group
The Department of Homeland Security CIO John Zangardi said the agency was setting up a steering group to accelerate cloud adoption.
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime cost $600B in 2017, report finds
The CSIS study also found that the public sector remains the most common target, but key enforcers aren't sure legislation is the solution.
Cybersecurity
Air Force hackathon pays out $104,000
In its second hackathon, the Air Force paid out a record amount in bounties after extending the December program 20 days.
Cybersecurity
Can contracting for IT services help bolster the cyber ranks?
The Air Force's CIO wants to bet his budget on enterprise IT to improve cyber warfare capabilities.
Modernization
DOD to clarify its cloud plans with industry day
As industry speculation continues to swirl, the Pentagon's cloud steering group will discuss its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud acquisition.
Cybersecurity
DHS developing supply chain security initiative
The Department of Homeland Security is turning its focus on supply chain cybersecurity inwards with a new initiative aimed at ensuring security in procurement practices.
Cybersecurity
Nakasone tapped to take over NSA and CyberCommand
President Trump is expected to name decorated Army cyber and intelligence leader to replace retiring Adm. Michael Rogers.
Cybersecurity
Could a cyber national guard have a role in safeguarding elections?
During a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing, senators toyed with the idea of the National Guard protecting the 2018 elections from foreign tampering.
Acquisition
DIUx gets a big boost in FY19 budget
The administration signals its commitment to changing DOD's acquisition and IT culture by more than doubling its proposed investment in the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental.
People
ARCIC head announces retirement
Maj. Gen. Robert “Bo” Dyess announced his retirement during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing Feb. 7.
Modernization
Army looks at redefining its classified networks
Army leaders hope to modernize mobile networks through secure but unclassified pathways.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers probe bug bounty payouts
At a Senate hearing, cybersecurity firms defended the practice of paying bug bounties and pointed to regulatory gaps that hinder legitimate security research.
Cybersecurity
House panel presses DHS, FBI to help small biz with cyber defense
As the number of cyber events rise, Congress is looking to DHS and FBI for guidance to help small businesses.
Modernization
There's no MOS for cloud
The Department of Defense's road to cloud has been bumpy, exposing weak points in skillsets and education that the services are quickly trying to rectify.
Cybersecurity
IARPA ramps up biosecurity investments in 2018 and beyond
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity is working on programs that could replace DNA identity testing, tougher encryption methods, and technology that could sniff out bioweapons.
Digital Government
Air Force leaders worry about uncertain budgets
Budget bungling hinders Air Force readiness and research, leaders say.
Cybersecurity