People
Air Force gets new acquisition chief
William LaPlante has worked in both public and private sectors.
Cybersecurity
McChrystal: U.S. not ready for cyberwar
It is hard to tell how prepared the Pentagon is for cyber war due to secrecy, but there are a wide array of factors other than military readiness that contribute to vulnerability.
Modernization
GSA consolidates data centers, IT ops
The agency plans to centralize its regional IT operations under CIO Casey Coleman.
Cybersecurity
NSA chief pushes back against legislative limits on data collection
Gen. Keith Alexander denies that spying efforts have gone too far.
People
Irina Nguyen: Bringing transparency to acquisition
As the Army continues to overhaul and streamline the ways it buys technology, one person is working behind the scenes to make the processes more transparent.
Acquisition
House panel takes on DOD procurement reform
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) will spearhead an initiative to overhaul DOD's acquisition process.
Cybersecurity
NIST opens latest cyber framework draft for public comment
The request for comment is the latest in a series of engagements with the general public, including private sector companies, operators of critical infrastructure, public sector employees and members of academia.
Cybersecurity
Certification: check. Now what?
Cybersecurity certifications are proliferating, but developing an agreed-upon measure for experience and expertise is still difficult.
Cybersecurity
NIST draft cyber framework spotlights workforce woes
Emphasis is not on recruiting, but on defining the skills that will be needed.
Cybersecurity
NIST framework leaves crucial question unanswered
Latest draft fills in details, but debate continues over voluntary standards versus regulatory mandates.
Modernization
Army's technology test-bed event facing changes
NIE start date delayed, as Army officials mull changes in focus and frequency going forward.
Cybersecurity
Are cyber workforce woes actually all about the money?
Readers suggest that substandard salaries -- and lack of real empowerment -- are the major obstacles to hiring.
Cybersecurity
New cyber framework draft sharpens focus on implementation
NIST's latest iteration adds cybersecurity workforce as an area in particular need of improvement.
People
Navy Yard answers remain elusive after shutdown
Report on police response to Sept. 16 shooting was due Oct. 21, but the government shutdown has slowed the investigation.
Cybersecurity
NIST draft framework expected in a day or two
Shutdown delayed key cybersecurity milestone, but draft will be released well in advance of NIST's next workshop on the guidance.
People
Grace E. Dalton: Coordinating email migration
This Rising Star was instrumental in coordinating the Army's effort to move 1 million people to enterprise email.
Cybersecurity
Patching your cybersecurity foundation
Insiders become threats in part because of a key organizational mistake that allows them opportunities.
Cybersecurity
Is there a cybersecurity workforce crisis?
The federal government will need 10,000 cybersecurity experts in the near future. But striking the right balance is more complicated than simply recruiting and hiring new employees.
Cybersecurity
Dissension in the ranks?
Schmidt: Congress' inability to pass legislation that would better define agencies' cybersecurity roles should not be a serious problem, despite a tug of war over who is in charge.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: Whom do you trust?
In cybersecurity, where trust is one of the most fundamental pieces in securing and defending networks, many are wondering if the government should rely so heavily on contractors.
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