DOD considers shielding private networks

The Defense Department is considering deploying the Einstein network protection systems to private-sector networks to protect the nation's critical infrastructure.

Defense acquisition: the 800-pound gorilla in the room at IRMCO

Why, at a conference dedicated to federal resource management, was defense acquisition avoided as a topic of conversation as much as partisan politics or religion?

DOD appoints new director for acquisition

Appointment comes in wake of findings by Congressional panel of poor DOD acquisition and procurement practices.

Cultural changes at DOD a major factor in defense acquisition reform

Industry officials see the need for change in DOD ideas of weapons systems, contracting practices.

Air Force names new chief information officer

Brig. Gen. Ian R. Dickinson will head up communications and information activities at Headquarters Air Force Space Command.

President marries green proposals with national defense strategies

Obama praises DOD's leadership for efforts to improve national security through better energy efficiency.

Army cyber office going full steam ahead

An Army Cyber Directorate official says his office is making moves on cyber defense -- and is eager to do it better, faster and cheaper than the federal government status quo.

DOD still struggling with best approach to social media

Jack Holt of the Defense Department's Defense Media Activity says a clear doctrine for social media use is needed.

In the digital age, satellites are closing in on the crown

SatCom 2010 explores the most impressive discussions and new trends related to the military field.

Army readies $243M email contract

Over the next two years the Army will consolidate the various e-mail accounts for nearly 250,000 users, the first step in creating enterprise-wide e-mail services.

Air Force finally details NETCENTS-2 requirements

The Air Force wants to implement network-centric systems and common standard data within the service and the Global Information Grid.

Lockheed, Northrop win CANES contracts worth nearly $1B

Contracts are for CANES program, designed to streamline and consolidated Navy information technology networks aboard its ships.

Feds brace for another storm

Another massive snowstorm threatens the Washington metropolitan area, overwhelms OPM's Web site, closes the federal government and sparks telework complaints.

After Murtha: Vacancy on critical House defense panel opens way for new leader

John Murtha will be remembered for his long government service, military career and a love of earmarks that sometimes put him in hot water.

Leaner defense budget aims for realistic reform

The Defense Department's $708 billion fiscal 2011 budget request closely adheres to priorities set forth in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review.

Getting war right

As the Defense Department looks toward enterprisewide network operations, one high-level official offered his insight for best practices.

Army mulls realignment to fortify cyber command

Army officials are weighing realigning networking and communications units to build a fully operational cyber component by October 2010.

DISA to further integrate enterprise infrastructure, services

The defense agency also expects its Rapid Access Computing Environment to be available for Secret IP Router Network application development as early as this spring.

House passes defense bill that would reduce use of contractors

Defense spending bill includes measures to reduce spending on contractor outsourcing and new programs to reduce fraud and abuse.

Cloud computing could pave way for open government

Federal agencies might need cloud computing as a way to meet new mandates to share information with the public, experts say. Meanwhile, the Defense Department falls in line with President Barack Obama's directive for open government.