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DoD finalizing rules of engagement for cyber attacks
Gen. Keith Alexander, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, told lawmakers DoD would complete an updated version of rules of engagement for cyberspace in the next month or two. Some congressmen believe the Pentagon needs broader authorities to protect the nation from cyber attacks.
Tags: technology , Keith Alexander , Mike Conway , Madelyn Creedon , DoD , Cyber Command , cybersecurity , House Armed Services Committee , cyber attack , DHS , Jason Miller
DoD plans to tame vendor business systems
The Pentagon has set up a new subcommittee to review its processes, policies and practices for how it audits and administers contractor purchasing, billing, estimating and accounting systems. This DoD-only panel will develop recommendations and an action plan in the next six months. DCAA says about 69 of the top 100 Defense contractors have at least one deficient business system.
Tags: contracting , mngt , Shay Assad , April Stephenson , Mike Conaway , Greg Kutz , DoD , DCAA , GAO , House Armed Services Committee acquisition panel , contract audits , Billing systems , improper payments
DoD must change the way it buys technology
House committee authorizes 10 pilots to try alternative approaches. Defense Science Board recommends ways to improve IT procurement across the military.
Tags: contracting , technology , Tim Harp , DoD , House Armed Services Committee , Ron Kerber , IT acquisition , acquisition reform , DoD authorization bill
Panel will try to fix DoD financial management
The House Armed Services Committee is following the success of its acquisition reform panel with a similar approach to Pentagon finances. Reps. Mike Conaway and Rob Andrews will, once again, lead the effort.
Tags: Financial management , Mike Conaway , House Armed Services Committee , clean audit , Jason Miller
Defense acquisition reform bill coming from House Armed Services Committee
Committee Chairman Ike Skelton says fixing the acquisition system at the Department of Defense is a bipartisan goal.
Tags: contracting , best practices , Congress , Defense , DoD , Pentagon , Defense Department , Ike Skelton , Defense Acquisition Reform Panel ,
Update on Fixing Acquisition
What, if any, progress is being made on acquisition reform
Tags: contracting , defense acquisition
