Security Control Mapping Document Aids Transition
November 18, 2009
The Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer has developed a security control mapping document to support the transition to common security controls among the DON, the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community (IC) and the rest of the Federal Government.
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Department's KM Vision
by Robert J. Carey
November 17, 2009
Our vision for KM/IM is to, "create, capture, share and reuse knowledge to enable effective and agile decision-making, increase the efficiency of task accomplishment, and improve mission effectiveness." |
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Web 2.0: Federal CIO Council Releases Guidelines for Secure Use of Social Media
by Christy Crimmins
November 17, 2009
The use of social media has become a popular topic within the Department of the Navy, Defense Department and across the federal government. As agencies begin to venture into this media, whether it is creating an agency Facebook page or updating constituents via Twitter, precautions must be taken and risks should be assessed. While these tools open up many avenues for broader communication and collaboration, they also come with threats to network security. |
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Full Spectrum: Radio Frequency Congestion
by Tom Kidd
November 17, 2009
We are all familiar with overcrowding and traffic congestion. Most people in the United States experience long work commutes, jammed shopping malls, as well as long lines at restaurants, train stations and other locations where people frequently congregate. However, congestion in these occurrences usually has peaks and valleys, and many times, people can arrange their schedules to avoid peak times. Some people living in rural areas have never experienced overcrowding.
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Recipients of DoD CIO Awards Named
November 17, 2009
Dr. Richard Etter, Jeffrey Huskey and Theresa Reed, all of the Department of the Navy, were recently recognized by the Department of Defense CIO. Etter received the DoD CIO Secure Information Sharing Award, for improving security while enhancing the ability to share information, thus breaking the paradigm of blocking access to improve security. Huskey and Reed were the second and third place winners, respectively, of the DoD CIO Annual Award for their achievement in DoD information management based on the spirit and intent of the Information Technology Management Reform Act, also known as the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. |
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Going Mobile: Putting Text to the Test
by Mike Hernon and Bob Turner
November 12, 2009
Delivering a robust enterprise mobility capability to the Department of the Navy workforce requires leveraging various wireless tools at our disposal. One such tool, Short Message Service (SMS), or text messaging, is often overlooked but can provide significant benefits when used appropriately.
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Invitation to Participate in IT Competency Survey
November 10, 2009
The Department of the Navy has been working toward identifying competencies for the Total Force: officer, enlisted and civilian, since 2005. Identifying which competencies currently exist and the work requirements that are likely needed in the future will allow the Department to place the right person in the right job using data-driven guidance on recruitment, reassignment, and training and education needs. |
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Training Information Systems Technicians to Protect Navy Networks
by Mary Purdy
November 10, 2009
Today's environment presents enormous challenges and unprecedented opportunities, not only to the Department of the Navy information assurance (IA) workforce charged with defending our cybersecurity interests, but also to the traditional training regimes that prepare Sailors and Marines to meet their operational commitments. |
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Federal CIOs Drive High Performance in Information Technology
by Federal News Radio
November 5, 2009
Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer, Rob Carey, recently sat down with the Department of Defense Deputy CIO, Dave Wennegren, and Treasury Department CIO, Michael Duffy, to discuss the challenges they face as CIOs, as well as their priorities for next year, on Federal News Radio's "Daily Debrief." Specifically, they discussed how they balance the demand for immediate, transparent access to information while maintaining security and privacy, as well as their role as the CIO within the agency and how they operationalize it.
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Master's & Doctorate Level Scholarships Available
November 3, 2009
Scholarships are being offered for Department of the Navy civilian and military personnel through the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP) to meet the increasing demand for information technology professionals with an information assurance (IA) focus. These scholarships for master's and doctorate level work cover the cost of tuition, fees and books. They can be used for degrees in Biometrics, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Business Management or Administration, and other areas with an IA focus.
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 PII and Records Management
by DON CIO Privacy Team
November 4, 2009
A successful command privacy program must include an aggressive records review and disposal component. While hard copy files cannot be ignored, the volume of electronic data files is a much larger issue and must be aggressively addressed by local commands/units. |
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DON IT 2010 West Coast Conference: Registration Now Open
Feb 1, 2010 - Feb 4, 2010
The Department of the Navy Information Technology Conference will take place Feb. 1, 2010, through Feb. 4, 2010, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Online registration for this conference is now available. Attendees will also have the ability register in person at the convention center during the conference.
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DON IM/IT Excellence Awards Call for Nominations
October 16, 2009
The Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2010 DON Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) Excellence Awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize superior quality of IM/IT projects, teams and individuals helping to transform the Navy and Marine Corps through information technology. |
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