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DOD's mobile technology adoption slowed by outdated policies
The Defense Department would like to use mobile technologies and other technology innovations more freely, but outdated policies hold it back, panelists say.
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GSA leader's zero footprint
Administrator Martha Johnson hit a unique mark of making little, or maybe no, impact on her environment.
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DOD wants space assets more secure, resilient to attack
A key part of the Defense Department's efforts in supporting the National Space Policy is to strengthen security, stability and safety in space, a DOD official says.
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Stuxnet retaliation: What if Iran isn’t bluffing?
In the wake of last year's Stuxnet attack on its infrastructure, Iranian officials have threatened a retaliatory attack and also spoken about a recruitment program designed to increase the ranks of its cyber soldiers. The Islamic Republic is committed "to fight our enemies with abundant power in cyberspace and Internet warfare," said Brig. Gen. Gholamreza Jalali, who leads Iran's Passive Defense Organization. Although some question the quality of the country’s cyber cadre, do we really want to take a chance that Iran is bluffing?
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Military's cyber defense ability graded
Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, says our nation's ability to protect its networks can be improved.
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Hosted payloads breathe life into budget-challenged programs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sees significant advantages to hosted satellite payloads, according to a top agency official.
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Former Treasury CIO Duffy joins DRT Strategies
Michael Duffy, most recently senior advisor at the Justice Department and a former CIO at the Treasury Department, has joined DRT Strategies.
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Military struggles to find long-term solution to bandwidth needs
Issues with acquisition policies, requirements, government/industry partnerships and funding are limiting the Defense Department in its efforts to meet bandwidth demand and troop communications needs.
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DOD space efforts must go lean in tight fiscal times
DOD's space operations face serious challenges in budget, policy and education, according to one top official.
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Harris alliance targets government thirst for cloud
An alliance spearheaded by Harris Corp. aims to accelerate adoption of cloud computing by government agencies by developing tgechnologies that ensure the security of data.
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The danger of public presentations
A cool use of interactive cloud computing comes close to going awry at the IRMCO conference.
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Navy should consider alternatives to NGEN, auditors say
New report calls for the Navy to stop funding its next-generation networking program until it reviews alternative acquisition strategies.
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DOD installs new technology to prevent Cablegate 2
Defense Department CIO Terri Takai tells the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee that action is being taken to prevent another Cablegate scandal from occurring.
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DOD blocks video-streaming sites in wake of Japan
Access to streaming video on websites, including YouTube, Amazon and Google video, has been blocked by DOD's Cyber Command, which has found that interest in Japan has taxed its bandwidth.
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West Point cadets gain real-world cybersecurity experience
Senior cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point are researching how to automate the detection of and response to insider threats in frontline environments.
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NASA plans laser method for clearing space junk
A laser-based method could help sweep debris from Earth's orbit, by slowing it down until it re-enters the atmosphere and burns up.
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DIA awards SITE contract for help desk support
General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a five-year, $40 million task order under the Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise contract to support the Defense Intelligence Agency.
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Military stands to lose pay if government shuts down
In the face of a federal shutdown, the Defense Department has outlined a contingency plan in a draft memo.
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U.S. must expand effort to build tomorrow's cyber workforce
Government and IT organizations should spend more money to cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, writes Lockheed Martin’s Lee Holcomb.
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