People
Changing of the guard at Army IT commands
The new commander of the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command is a 2012 Fed 100 honoree, Brig. Gen. John B. Morrison, Jr.
Cybersecurity
Why the holidays made your BYOD approach a little trickier
All those smart phones and tablets under the Christmas tree inevitably mean a lot of new devices on the network – and plenty of accompanying security risks.
Cybersecurity
What Mandiant-FireEye merger means for the federal market
FireEye could look to capitalize on Mandiant’s existing relationships with federal agencies and integrators.
Digital Government
Commercial aerospace up, defense down
“Government customers of global defense companies continue to be challenged with affordability and competing domestic priorities,” says a new report from Deloitte.
People
New Army CIO takes over
Lt. Gen. Robert Ferrell succeeds Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, who retired in October.
Digital Government
Pentagon policy bill targets restoration, next-gen threats
Congress is requiring the appointment of a high-level cyber adviser to oversee offense, defense, resources, personnel, acquisition and technology.
Cybersecurity
White House review group issues intelligence reform report
The 300-page report is aimed at balancing national security concerns with protections for privacy and civil liberties.
Acquisition
Beyond better buying power: DOD acquisition reform needs a boost
A key finding of a new study: Competition can prod incumbents to perform well and incentivize others to come in and produce better solutions.
Cybersecurity
No split between NSA and Cyber Command
Despite task force recommendations, the White House makes clear that Alexander's successor will play both roles.
People
James confirmed as Air Force secretary
Confirmation had been slowed by an unrelated dispute over providing information to Congress about the A-10 program.
People
Defense bill leaves IT management in limbo
Some of the legislative proposals are in conflict with reorganization plans unveiled earlier this month by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Cybersecurity
New cyber bill builds on DHS efforts
The measure targets critical infrastructure protection while providing no new regulatory authority for the Department of Homeland Security.
People
Air Force strengthens CIO role
The CIO will have more influence on IT strategy and budgeting, and the Air Force will move some of its components to DOD's enterprise email.
People
DOD's Takai honors IT excellence
The Army Enterprise Email Migrations Team was a big winner in the DOD CIO awards.
Cybersecurity
Looking beyond the cyber framework
With final comments on the NIST plan due Dec. 13, industry and agency experts are contemplating what comes next.
Cybersecurity
DARPA gears up for Cyber Grand Challenge
The challenge is a chess-like competition that pits teams of researchers against each other in a contest to develop unmanned cybersecurity systems.
Cybersecurity
Is Cyber Command ready to stand on its own?
Alexander's planned retirement offers a chance to reorganize, but the changes required are anything but simple.
People
DOD targets $1B in high-level staff cuts
Reorganization will move business systems oversight to CIO's office.
Acquisition
DOD issues new acquisition guidelines
The Pentagon's acquisition system remains largely unchanged, but the new guidance is designed to improve the critical early phases of the acquisition cycle.
Digital Government
DARPA's map apps transforming battlefield operations
A Defense research agency program provides digital imagery to troops on the ground and aims to build a library of apps that are simple to access and use.
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