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The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) may ultimately eliminate the need for an information security classification process specific to the U.S. Defense Department, according to Teri Takai, Defense Department chief information officer. FedRAMP seeks to provide a governmentwide, standardized approach to security assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.

A Vietnam-era technical support activity continually evolves to meet warfighter needs.

A new effort hopes to improve relationships between nontraditional performers and government agencies.

Thales recently announced the company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Armed Forces to assist in the development of an Optionally Piloted Vehicle-Aircraft (OPV-A), a high-performance intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance system.

Defense industry leaders desire greater government involvement in the defense acquisition process, according to a recent survey released by the Government Business Council (GBC). Of the 340 survey participants, 85 percent of respondents noted positive outcome from more government involvement in the acquisition arena.

Department of Homeland Security official puts rumors to rest.

Information protection pervades discussion of 4th generation homeland security.

Homeland security panel stresses need to leverage commercial technologies.

Answer: No. The evolution to the JIE is important for our future warfighters, and it affects the private sector supporting national security.

Delays, not cuts, address budgetary pressures.