Modernization

SBA CIO is 'burning bridges' to push modernization

Small Business Administration CIO Maria Roat said 2018 is all about consolidation and getting federal staff comfortable with ongoing cloud migration.

Cybersecurity

Can DOD overcome its 'data hoarding' problem?

A senior Pentagon tech official said that when it comes to data protection, the Defense Department and other organizations must learn how to harness their data if they want to stay secure.

Acquisition

Army streamlines adapt-and-buy approach

Army CIO Lt. Gen. Bruce Crawford said the formation has to shed the "thinking of old" and think outside of the procurement process if it wants to be cyber-battle ready.

Cybersecurity

U.S. critical infrastructure under persistent attack, US-CERT says

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned of ongoing attacks targeting agency networks and infrastructure providers in aviation, energy, nuclear and water.

Cybersecurity

Senate panel rips administration on cyber

Sen. John McCain decried the absence of White House cyber coordinator Rob Joyce from an Armed Services Committee hearing as "unconstitutional."

Cybersecurity

Why the Coast Guard treats cybersecurity like hazardous cargo

The Coast Guard is building a culture of cybersecurity along the lines of current physical safety protocols, said Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday.

Modernization

Graves: When MGT passes, modernization plans are ready

With the expected passage and funding of the MGT Act, Graves said that funneling resources to address the greatest vulnerabilities is the overarching goal.

Cybersecurity

China's push to lead in AI

China's new cybersecurity law does more than undergird plans for AI market dominance -- it shows how the government is building out rules for a new age of computing.

Cybersecurity

Air Force takes cyber message 'beyond the uniform'

The Air Force has rolled out a new cyber hygiene program for service members and their extended families.

Cybersecurity

Meet the Army's cyber protection force

Army Cyber Commander Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone explained the command's challenges and staffing and training plans.

Digital Government

Army enterprise exec looks to modernize

Army Enterprise Information Systems head Brig. Gen. Patrick Burden says that building in agility is the key to successful modernization.

Acquisition

Christopher T. Crogan

Cyber Systems Engineer, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Department of the Navy

Acquisition

Jennifer T. Lee

Program Manager in support of the Department of Defense Office of the CIO, Booz Allen Hamilton

Acquisition

Mittal Desai

Chief Information Security Officer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Acquisition

Amanda L. Day

Enterprise Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Lead, Department of Homeland Security

Acquisition

Kelly Moan

Senior Security Engineer, Cyber Solutions Division, MGMT/OCIO/OCISO, Department of Homeland Security

Acquisition

Lt. Col. Michael I. Maharaj

Chief Cyber Integration, Joint Staff J6, Directorate for Cyber and C4 Integration, Department of Defense

Acquisition

Can the Army sell Congress on modernization?

Why the Army needs to solve its communication problem with Congress if it hopes to secure more funding.

People

Mattis: 'Open communication' with private sector is the key to acquisition reform

Pushing forward with the department's reorganization plan, Defense Secretary James Mattis said "it's time to roll up our sleeves and get on with it."

Cybersecurity

White House cyber chief warns on IP theft

Rob Joyce cautioned that requirements by foreign powers to review IT source code of U.S. vendors could lead to intellectual property theft.