ISC2 honors federal IT security professionals for creating innovative apps

Organization of IT security professionals announced winners of leadership awards at the TSA, Army, Air Force and other agencies.

CSC CEO announces retirement plan

Michael Laphen gives company 12 months notice as search for new leadership begins.

SAIC's Beyster on success and entrepreneurship

Robert Beyster shares his insights on building a business, rewarding people and succeeding in a tough market.

Shakespeare and federal contracting

ImmixGroup funds a local radio theater troupe.

Industry answers the call of the USO

The USO couldn't do its job without the support of government contractors and it plans to honor those supporters in late October.

Finalists named for contractor of the year awards

19 companies and executives have been named as finalists for the 9th annual Government Contractor Awards.

Molly Wilkinson to leave Senate committee

Wilkinson will leave the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for a position at Regions Bank.

DOD personnel moves at DISA, DLA and in cyber policy

The Defense Department has announced a number of personnel moves in the world of defense IT.

Woody Allen and DOD

How is a cyber threat like a neurotic Manhattan comic?

Army names new PEO-EIS

Douglas Wiltsie will succeed Gary Winkler as Army Program Executive Officer-Enterprise Information Systems.

Federal CIO Kundra's leadership worth only a B grade?

A recent survey of federal IT professionals lauded former Federal CIO Vivek Kundra for making a significant impact and for his vision, but overall they gave him a grade of B for his leadership.

Calling all innovators: CTO awards deadline looms

It's time to recognize the innovators and tech gurus at your company. Get your nominations in for the second annual NVTC-Washington Technology chief technology officer awards.

Where were you when the earthquake hit?

Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman shares his story of the earthquake. Where were you and how did you react? Share your stories.

Former SRA CEO tapped to lead new company

Former SRA International Inc. President and CEO Stanton Sloane wasted little time finding a new home. He's taken the reins of a California advanced security company.

Swap Social Security benefits for long-term care: Fair trade?

Steve Kelman wonders if people would trade in their monthly Social Security checks in exchange for insurance against outliving their assets.

Navy cyber command to get new commander

Rear Adm. Michael Rogers has been nominated to succeed retiring Vice Adm. Barry McCullough as commander of the Navy Fleet Cyber Command/Tenth Fleet.

Former exec at Attain, SRA joins new firm

Michael Fox takes on corporate business development role at White Oak Technologies.

Top DOD budget-cutter nominated as DOD No. 2

Ashton Carter, under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, is expected to replace William Lynn in the No. 2 post at the Defense Department.

Horowitz picked to be Justice IG

The Obama administration's nominee to be Justice Department inspector general has roots in the department.

Pragmatics names new VP/GM of civilian agency division

Joseph Miller has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Pragmatics Civilian Agency Services Division. The move is effective immediately.