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NSA notches up security credentials

International Systems Security Consortium will develop and administer a new test for information security professionals interested in working for the National Security Agency.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
March 10, 2003

DOD buyers can order by phone via EMall

The Defense Logistics Agency has contracted for a 24-hour phone ordering service for buyers with government purchase cards.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
March 7, 2003

Congress removes cap on NMCI seats

Congress late last month authorized the Navy to rescind a 60,000-seat limit for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet and to begin moving 100,000 additional seats to the NMCI network.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
March 6, 2003

Navy eases NMCI e-mail access for reservists

The Navy's 87,000 reservists can now access their Navy-Marine Corps Intranet e-mail accounts without buying an NMCI portable PC for remote access.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
March 5, 2003

Admiral, general become Navy deputy CIOs

To more efficiently manage IT assets, the Navy has appointed two deputy CIOs.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
March 5, 2003

Service takes aim with air-planning app

The Air Force has removed the large maps and yellow sticky pads that were tacked around the air operations center for its air warfare planning in Afghanistan. Now the service uses Web software to match weapons to targets.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
March 4, 2003

Navy begins analyzing voice services for NMCI

The Navy now has a working group to conduct cost reviews for adding voice services to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
March 4, 2003

DOD releases second half of security policy

The Pentagon released an information assurance policy today that sets specific controls and standards for how users should secure Defense Department networks.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 27, 2003

Congress removes cap on NMCI seats

Congress has authorized the Navy to rescind a 60,000-seat limit for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet and to begin moving 100,000 additional seats to the NMCI network.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 26, 2003

DOD could set wireless policy next month

The Defense Department CIO is expected to sign a wireless policy next month that will set guidelines for using wireless devices across the department.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 26, 2003

Air Force comm chief gives a wish list to industry

The Air Force needs help with managing systems, developing wireless standards and securing networks, its communications chief says.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 26, 2003

DISA shakeup moves three managers into new posts

Three senior managers at the Defense Information Systems Agency have taken new job positions as a result of an agency restructuring.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 24, 2003

Navy gets OK to order more NMCI seats

The Navy this month received authorization from the Defense Department to move an additional 150,000 computer seats to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, bringing the current total of authorized seats to 310,000.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 21, 2003

U.S. aims to make war on Iraq's networks

A secret directive President Bush signed last summer ordering a plan for launching cyberattacks against enemy computer networks is gaining momentum as a weapon the United States may use against Iraq. In fact, one intelligence official said, some attacks have already begun.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 21, 2003

DOD cites progress on agenda items

The Defense Department has improved its scorecard rating in two of five initiatives laid out in the President's Management Agenda

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 20, 2003

DOD speeds up use of electronic workflow system

Two Defense Department undersecretaries are calling for the rapid rollout of an automated system that lets vendors submit invoices and reports, and receive payments electronically.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 20, 2003

Fighter plane plagued with software problems

Computers in the cockpit of the Air Force's F/A-22 Raptor fighter planes have been plagued with software problems and need to be rebooted regularly, the Pentagon's chief technical adviser said.

By Dawn S. Onley, GCN
February 20, 2003

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NSA notches up security credentials

International Systems Security Consortium will develop and administer a new test for information security professionals interested in working for the National Security Agency.<br>

DOD buyers can order by phone via EMall

The Defense Logistics Agency has contracted for a 24-hour phone ordering service for buyers with government purchase cards.<br>

DOD sets net security plan

The Pentagon's latest information assurance directive offers specifics that Defense Department users need to secure military systems, but some observers fear that the new policy could complicate the acquisition and budget processes.

Congress removes cap on NMCI seats

Congress late last month authorized the Navy to rescind a 60,000-seat limit for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet and to begin moving 100,000 additional seats to the NMCI network.

Navy eases NMCI e-mail access for reservists

The Navy's 87,000 reservists can now access their Navy-Marine Corps Intranet e-mail accounts without buying an NMCI portable PC for remote access.

Admiral, general become Navy deputy CIOs

To more efficiently manage IT assets, the Navy has appointed two deputy CIOs. <br>

Service takes aim with air-planning app

The Air Force has removed the large maps and yellow sticky pads that were tacked around the air operations center for its air warfare planning in Afghanistan. Now the service uses Web software to match weapons to targets.

Navy begins analyzing voice services for NMCI

The Navy now has a working group to conduct cost reviews for adding voice services to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.<br>

DOD releases second half of security policy

The Pentagon released an information assurance policy today that sets specific controls and standards for how users should secure Defense Department networks.<br>

DOD prepares bandwidth RFP

The Defense Information Systems Agency will issue a request for proposals within two weeks on the Global Information Grid-Bandwidth Expansion program, according to Defense Department officials. <br>

Congress removes cap on NMCI seats

Congress has authorized the Navy to rescind a 60,000-seat limit for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet and to begin moving 100,000 additional seats to the NMCI network.<br>

DOD could set wireless policy next month

The Defense Department CIO is expected to sign a wireless policy next month that will set guidelines for using wireless devices across the department.<br>

Air Force comm chief gives a wish list to industry

The Air Force needs help with managing systems, developing wireless standards and securing networks, its communications chief says.<br>

DISA shakeup moves three managers into new posts

Three senior managers at the Defense Information Systems Agency have taken new job positions as a result of an agency restructuring. <br>

Navy gets OK to order more NMCI seats

The Navy this month received authorization from the Defense Department to move an additional 150,000 computer seats to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, bringing the current total of authorized seats to 310,000.

U.S. aims to make war on Iraq's networks

A secret directive President Bush signed last summer ordering a plan for launching cyberattacks against enemy computer networks is gaining momentum as a weapon the United States may use against Iraq. In fact, one intelligence official said, some attacks have already begun.

Quantico hooks up to NMCI

The Quantico Marine Corps Base has become the first to begin the transition to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.<br>

DOD cites progress on agenda items

The Defense Department has improved its scorecard rating in two of five initiatives laid out in the President's Management Agenda

DOD speeds up use of electronic workflow system

Two Defense Department undersecretaries are calling for the rapid rollout of an automated system that lets vendors submit invoices and reports, and receive payments electronically.<br>

Fighter plane plagued with software problems

Computers in the cockpit of the Air Force's F/A-22 Raptor fighter planes have been plagued with software problems and need to be rebooted regularly, the Pentagon's chief technical adviser said.