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U.S. should take stronger stance to protect infrastructure, experts say
Despite a growing dependence on networked IT, the nation’s critical infrastructure remains vulnerable to an increasing number of serious attacks, government and industry experts told a House panel.
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New mobile device policy planned for DOD
New DOD rules for secure mobile technology use is in the works, one official says.
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An addition to the federal dialect
Government officials have one more word to add to their repertoire of government-only language.
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Army CIO sets sights on efficiency, collaboration goals
LandWarNet, enterprise e-mail and the Army Cyber Command are all getting the immediate attention of new CIO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence.
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DOD, SAIC advance to next phase of anti-WMD project
Science Applications International Corp. has won a three-year, $23 million Defense Department task order to work on Phase 3 of the Integrated Weapons of Mass Destruction Toolset, developing technology specifically designed to reduce WMD threats.
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Military software to spread pro-American propaganda online
To counter violent extremist and enemy propaganda outside the United States, the military has hired a contractor to develop online persona software to intervene in foreign social networks.
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Williamson to lead military’s joint radio system office
Army Brig. Gen. Michael Williamson has been appointed to serve as the joint program executive officer for the military's next-generation Joint Tactical Radio System, the Defense Department announced March 17.
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Are smart phones tops on hacker hit lists?
As the world becomes more mobile, will attackers abandon the tethered desktop in favor of handheld devices as the target of choice for malware?
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DOD eases off original insourcing target
Officials say they never intended for massive insourcing, and the administration has not let it happen.
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DOD's mobile technology adoption slowed by outdated policies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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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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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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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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