DOD's hard line against cloud computing gradually softens

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6/27/2011 DOD's hard line against cloud computing gradually softens Defense agencies are warming up to cloud computing, but fears still abound in personnel ranks, and serious hurdles still lie ahead. Air Force leaders to get NSA-approved smart phones Navy's cyber unit scans horizon for new challenges Navy Fire Scout crashes during Libya operations Senate slashes $6B from defense spending bill Marines advance cautiously toward smart phones Defense cuts won’t cause pain in short term Digital conflict NSA shares cyber tools with defense contractors Private sector needs way to submit cyber threat tips Major players Top 20 defense contractors The STAND: Cybersecurity Sponsored by: Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics C4S, Lockheed Martin Cyberwar, advanced persistent threats and Stuxnet-like attacks are new elements that have become a part of the attack lexicon. See what the nature of today's cybersecurity realities are and what government should be doing about them. Read the full report. In case you missed it FIRST LOOK: DISA Campaign Plan 2011-2012 Networking: billets, appointments and promotions More resources Successful cloud projects require agency introspection first Before leaping into a cloud project, agencies need to ask what they intend to gain from the move and what risks they face. Early trail blazers prove cloud computing can work for government The Army, USDA, General Services Administration and Recovery.gov demonstrate that cloud computing can deliver sought-after savings in a tight budget climate. Assess Your Cloud Readiness. Can your network deploy your data center to wherever duty calls? Download Forrester® Study Download resources Special Report: Cloud Computing Sponsored by: GovConnection Success in the cloud, like any new IT installation, requires careful planning and support. Here are the top issues that IT managers must consider before, during and after a cloud implementation. Read the full article. Sponsored links

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