DISA

The Pentagon is still searching for a replacement for the Common Access Card. One solution under active consideration: measuring the way you walk, via your smartphone.

Mark Bacon, acquisition program manager for the Center’s Managed Service Office (MSO) at Hanscom Air Force Base,, said seven applications have migrated to the cloud so far, and many more are to come.

Defense Collaboration Services wants to move to MilCloud 2.0 by October.

In today’s Federal Newscast, a new proposal rolls back what the White House deems over-regulation of the commercial space launch industry.

DoD needs to take into account data management and security as it migrates to cloud.

The Pentagon’s Joint Task Force Headquarters-DoD Information Network is testing software that aims to detect the telltale signs of a cyber attack as part of a more proactive approach to cyber defense.

In today’s Federal Newscast, the House passes the VA MISSION Act, which would give the Veterans Affairs Department a long-awaited alternative to the Choice program and consolidates all seven community care programs.

The House Armed Services Committee’s version of the annual Defense bill lets DISA continue to operate, but it strips DISA’s acquisition, cyber defense missions.

The Pentagon’s chief information officer’s office spearheaded the development of the ITSA tool as part of its data center consolidation effort.

The House Armed Services Committee is pulling back its recommendation to eliminate seven DoD agencies.

John Hale, DISA’s chief of enterprise applications, said his office is helping the military services and agencies do the hard work before moving to the cloud.

The Department of Navy outlined its plan for the new CIO organization with new roles for four executives.

A House panel suggested moving DoD network defense responsibilities away from DISA and over to a “one-stop-shop” for all things cyber.

Defense agency reorganizations in a bill from Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) are major concerns for federal contractors.