Cybersecurity
Pentagon to release cyber strategy next week
Newly minted Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's prioritization of cybersecurity will cross a threshold when the Pentagon releases a multi-year cyber strategy.
Modernization
Can the Army build on ITES-2S momentum?
The key to the ongoing success of the Army's IT contracting vehicle is incorporating cloud and cybersecurity solutions into the next iteration.
Cybersecurity
'Data is the new oil' -- a window into cyber forensics
A visit to Lockheed Martin's cyber forensics facility shows just how much cyber intelligence is in private hands.
Acquisition
Kendall welcomes House acquisition reform bill, with caveats
The Pentagon's top acquisition official says provisions concerning the service chiefs and acquisition experience for personnel need improvement.
Cybersecurity
Information-sharing bill on tap in House Homeland panel
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul’s bill offers liability protections for firms to share cyber-threat information with the government.
Cybersecurity
At Joint Base San Antonio, Air Force lags on JRSS
Lt. Col. Timothy Kneeland, commander of Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Communications Squadron, says the base’s Air Force component is running behind on a key DOD IT modernization project.
Digital Government
DARPA keeps an eye on the Arctic
The Defense Department's research shop wants a network of rugged, affordable sensors for the far north.
Cybersecurity
NSA touts role in cyber investigations
National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers called for closer and more rapid collaboration with the private sector in investigating cyber intrusions.
Cybersecurity
White House: No 'red lines' in responding to cyber threats
Top White House cybersecurity adviser Michael Daniel wants all options on table for responding to cyber attacks.
People
Air Force shifts IT exec
Bill Marion, CTO at Air Force Space Command, was named CIO for the service’s personnel directorate.
Cybersecurity
Obama declares foreign cyber threats a 'national emergency'
The president’s executive order authorizes sanctions on those deemed a threat to U.S. economic or national security.
People
Library of Congress rudderless on IT, says GAO
To help fix the lack of strategic direction, GAO suggested the world's biggest library hire a permanent CIO.
Digital Government
DARPA director warns against 'corrosion' of sequestration
The fiscal 2016 budget request for DARPA is about $3 billion, but Arati Prabhakar says research would suffer if automatic cuts resume.
Acquisition
Necessity is the mother of Navy acquisition reform
The Navy's Innovation Cell is designed to speed up a lumbering acquisition system by getting vendors involved earlier in the process.
Cybersecurity
Air Force, Intel take a crack at malware market
FCW recently visited the Air Force Academy’s Center of Innovation, where a team of researchers is trying to take large swaths of malware off the market with the help of Intel Corp.
Acquisition
Thornberry's defense acquisition bill: 'not enough ... but it's a start'
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry, who championed defense acquisition reform before it was cool, said he has compiled more than 1,000 suggested changes.
Cybersecurity
New NGA CIO 'bullish' on IT deployment
NGA CIO and director of IT services Douglas McGovern say his new office will help the agency deliver better intelligence to government customers.
Cybersecurity
Cyber commander wants more offense
National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers calls for more offense, while Sen. John McCain blasts the administration for lack of effective deterrence.
Cybersecurity
Congress looks for interagency coordination on drones
Lawmakers are considering putting DHS in charge of an interagency task force on drone security.
Cybersecurity
Revisiting the Navy’s blueprint for cyber operations
Operation Rolling Tide, which drove Iranian hackers from the Navy Marine Corps Intranet, could have a lasting impact on the Pentagon's approach to cyber.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: