Information Technology and the Military

Information Technology and the Military

We explore how new technology is transforming military communications, inside and outside its firewall.

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.

Guests

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.

Tue, 01/12/2010 - 1:14pm

It's the ABUSE of anything that brings down the true use of a Web 2.0 tool. ...

Tue, 01/12/2010 - 1:56pm
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