The Defense Department, like every other wing of the federal government, is on a mission to keep pace with the technologies of the "Web 2.0" era. But social media, "wiki" documents, and information sharing portals pose unique challenges for the military, which is sitting on an ocean of sensitive data. We explore how new technology is transforming military communications, inside and outside its firewall.
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Information Technology and the Military
Listen Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at 12:06 p.m. in Conflict, Media, Military, Tech Tuesday, Technology
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Linton Wells II
Distinguished Research Professor and Transformation Chair, National Defense University (NDU)
Charles "Jack" Holt
Senior Strategist for Emerging Media, U.S. Department of Defense
Mark Drapeau
Columnist, Federal Computer Week; Adjunct Professor, School of Media and Public Affairs, George Washington University
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Web 2.0 can be used in a SECURE manner using cloud computing and other methods that don't cost a lot of money and won't harm back-end systems and still keep information secure.
DoD needs to come up with a POLICY on Web 2.0 and REALLY study HOW they plan on using it and then go through each area with policies, uses, etc., and don't back-track (like the Marines did) on the policy.
Web 2.0 can be used for the GOOD, contrary to popular belief.
It's the ABUSE of anything that brings down the true use of a Web 2.0 tool. ...