Modernization

DOD CIO: Industry needs to do better

The DOD CIO says that industry needs to focus on partnerships and bring better solutions to meet DOD's cyber needs.

Modernization

Army introduces new rapid tech office

The Army is launching a new Rapid Capabilities Office designed to address its shrinking superiority in critical areas such as electronic warfare and cyber.

Cybersecurity

Report: Cyber enhances military power -- and vulnerabilities

As the Defense Department increases its reliance on digital capabilities, the Center for a New American Security says the tactical gains come with increased vulnerabilities.

Modernization

U.S. and EU need secure threat sharing

The U.S. and the EU are building up their information sharing networks to address the growing threat of global terrorism, and a central challenge is keeping the shared intelligence secure.

Digital Government

Report: DOD must embrace open-source software

In a new report, the Center for a New American Security makes the case that DOD is failing to capitalize on the power of open-source software.

Cybersecurity

Officials: Yearly budgeting stifles cybersecurity

Current and former officials argue that a one-year budgeting cycle impedes government cybersecurity and IT modernization.

Cybersecurity

Marine cyber chief: Do not fear RMF

Ray Letteer, chief of the Marine Corps' Cybersecurity Division, advocates faster adoption of the government's Risk Management Framework.

Cybersecurity

Privacy groups slam DHS social media proposal

A coalition of civil liberties groups has objected to a proposed policy to collect social media information from foreign travelers.

Cybersecurity

Should feds worry about the NSA leak?

A leak of alleged NSA exploits that includes previously undisclosed flaws in Cisco routers has been met largely with official silence.

Modernization

CIO: DOD IT reform requires cultural changes

DOD CIO Terry Halvorsen said transitioning to a cloud-based Joint Information Environment is about more than technology.

Cybersecurity

IG: DOD checking the boxes on cyber policies

The Defense Department's inspector general says DOD is largely meeting the requirements of the Cybersecurity Act, though some issues remain.