http://fcw.com/rss-feeds/defense.aspx A defense task force said the acquisition process is too cumbersome and slow to keep up with the fast-pace evolution of information technology systems. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/WEEK-Defense-Authorization-contract-provisions.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:34 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/WEEK-Defense-Authorization-contract-provisions.aspx Defense and cybersecurity experts have lots of questions about the scope and operations of the military's newest command. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/buzz-cyber-command.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:32:39 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/buzz-cyber-command.aspx When agencies are not able to use public services such as Facebook and Twitter, a growing collection of open-source tools is making it easier for them to create their own social-networking systems. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/POLICY-social-media-nasa-inhouse-spacebook.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:31:28 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/POLICY-social-media-nasa-inhouse-spacebook.aspx War games are not just for children and generals. The authors of a new book demonstrate how the concepts can apply to vexing business problems. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/COMMENT-Wargames-for-business.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:57:55 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/COMMENT-Wargames-for-business.aspx In this era of social media and online social networks, the old phrase “loose lips sink ships” has become outdated — the new game in town is transparency. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/COMMENT-social-media-secrecy-transparency.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:54:54 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/07/06/COMMENT-social-media-secrecy-transparency.aspx At the same time, the increasing complexity of cyberspace and ongoing workforce issues remain pressing challenges, adding urgency, military leaders said, for the new command to articulate its strategy soon. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Military-leaders-Cyber-Command-strategy.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:05:55 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/30/Military-leaders-Cyber-Command-strategy.aspx The man expected to head the new military cyber command says military cybersecurity efforts require broader-based training and improved support mechanisms for the military services, while also preserving civil liberties. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/DOD-Cyber-Command-requires-new-mechanisms-training.aspx Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:02:32 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/26/DOD-Cyber-Command-requires-new-mechanisms-training.aspx The size and importance of DOD’s military operations have caused some observers to wonder about how big an effect the Cyber Command might have outside its own domain. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/cyber-command-DOD-NSA.aspx Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:49 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/cyber-command-DOD-NSA.aspx Social media tools such as blogs are forcing Army officials to rethink how they share information, official says. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/Web-Army-social-media.aspx Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:35:59 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/25/Web-Army-social-media.aspx A memorandum issued June 23 confirms the recommendations made earlier this year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to replace the single, giant Future Combat System with a number of smaller modernization efforts. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/24/Army-future-after-FCS.aspx Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:22:07 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/24/Army-future-after-FCS.aspx The director of NSA will lead the U.S. Cyber Command, which will be a subunit of the U.S. Strategic Command and will reach initial operating capacity in October. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/24/DOD-launches-cyber-command.aspx Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/24/DOD-launches-cyber-command.aspx The Homeland Security Department is going to halt a controversial program to make intelligence and military satellite imagery available to civilian agencies for domestic purposes. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/23/Web-Reports-say-NAO-killed.aspx Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:04:42 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/23/Web-Reports-say-NAO-killed.aspx The Defense Department wants to be linked in to the world, but must be wary of compromising operational security. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/DOD-weighs-greater-use-of-social-media.aspx Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:27:15 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/DOD-weighs-greater-use-of-social-media.aspx The Military Health System has launched a social media hub that allows easy access to the system's presence on several social networking sites, including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/23/military-health-system-launches-social-media-hub.aspx Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:18:44 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/23/military-health-system-launches-social-media-hub.aspx Two Defense Intelligence Agency experts explain how adversaries can use social-networking tools to gather information on targets. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/Operational-Security-Presentation.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:27:34 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/Operational-Security-Presentation.aspx Defense Department officials are ironing out the details of a new major military command in charge of DOD’s cyber mission. However, they have not made a formal announcement that spells out the new command's scope. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/NEWS-Cyber-Command-still-developing.aspx Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:19:14 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/NEWS-Cyber-Command-still-developing.aspx Security risks keep sites under suspicion. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/NEWS-Army-and-social-media.aspx Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:12:04 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/NEWS-Army-and-social-media.aspx A GAO official told a Senate subcommittee that FCS' successes and failures should inform the design of future modernization efforts. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/18/Future-Combat-System-GAO.aspx Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:34:13 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/18/Future-Combat-System-GAO.aspx A debate rages over a Senate proposal to require certification or licensing for all cybersecurity professionals who work on government information systems. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/feat-cybersecurity-training.aspx Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:05:27 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/feat-cybersecurity-training.aspx DOD published a manual describing various job categories, including technical and management positions, and the different certifications that meet the training requirement. Here are a few examples. http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/feat-cybersecurity-training-table-info.aspx Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:01:50 GMT http://fcw.com/Articles/2009/06/22/feat-cybersecurity-training-table-info.aspx