Chief Information Officer

U.S. Department of Defense

 

The DoD Information Enterprise Architecture

The IEA version 2.0 was approved by the DoD CIO on August 10, 2012 and supersedes version 1.2. The IEA is the CIO's strategic architecture that defines the rules and principles for evolving information technology (IT) capabilities in support of DoD missions. Version 2.0 has been significantly enhanced with detailed descriptions of the required IT capabilities to achieve a Joint Information Environment.

DoD IEA

DoD rolls out Cloud Computing Strategy

On July 6, 2012, DoD CIO rolled out its Cloud Computing Strategy which lays the groundwork, consistent with the Joint Information Environment framework, for achieving cloud adoption in the Department. It focuses on the creation of Department core data centers, DoD enterprise cloud infrastructure and sustainment of cloud services.

Cloud Computing

DoD rolls out Mobility Strategy

On June 15, 2012, DoD CIO rolled out its Mobile Device Strategy meant to maximize the potential uses of mobile devices, and focuses on three key areas: wireless infrastructure, mobile devices and mobile applications. The goal is to keep these areas flexible and secure enough to benefit the warfighter and keep pace with changing technology.

Mobility

Turning the Corner on the DoD IT Strategy and Roadmap

At the FOSE 2012 in Washington, Mr. Rob Carey offered an update on the DoD IT strategy's execution, including the plan's impact on service members serving abroad, and stressed its importance in both cyber and physical combat.

DoD IT Strategy and Roadmap

Pentagon cyber-sharing effort expanding

The U.S. Defense Department wants to expand a pilot project for sharing information on cybersecurity threats among its contractors to 200 companies from the current 37, Teri Takai said today at a conference in Arlington, Va., organized by U.S. Representative Jim Moran (D-VA), at left. The department expects to get approval from the White House for the expansion within 60 days, Takai said.

cyber-sharing effort

DoD CIO featured in National Defense Magazine

The May 2012 issue of National Defense Magazine features an article by Ms. Teri Takai describing the future of the DoD CIO and the Joint Force. The article discusses the new, agile Joint Force and the capabilities of the Joint Information Environment that are necessary for enabling the Joint Force to deal with myriad threats quickly and easily.

National Defense Magazine

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Teri Takai
Teri Takai 
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IT Modernization  The DoD CIO's 10 Point Plan for IT Modernization targets the most pressing, near-term challenges and presents approaches to efficiently and effectively deliver agile, secure, integrated, and responsive IT capabilities. This plan will enable the DoD to reduce costs and deliver faster, more responsive capabilities, while improving interoperability, user satisfaction, cyber security, and, ultimately, mission success. The primary goal is to enable agile, secure, efficient and effective IT for DoD.

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  • The Defense Department’s information technology infrastructure is on a journey of consolidation, standardization, security and access, the Defense Department’s Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, Rob Carey, told attendees at a cloud computing panel discussion.  Story (source: DoD News)
  • As DOD moves into cloud computing, pilots and projects look to assess ... Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, Rob Carey at a recent cloud computing .....  Story (source: GCN)
  • The Defense Information Systems Agency was the proud recipient of two of this year's Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Awards at ceremony held at the Pentagon Oct. 19. Miyi Chung, the deputy commander and technical director at the DISA Pacific Korea Field Office won the first place award in the individual category. The White House Communications Agency (WHCA) Cyber Operations Team won second place in the team category. The DoD CIO award is the Department's highest recognition for outstanding achievement in information management, information technology, information resource management, information assurance, and cyber security (IM/IT/IRM/IA/CS) achievements by government civilian and military teams and individuals. "This is the premier event from the DoD CIO perspective," said Teri Takai, the DoD CIO. Takai emphasized the growing importance of information technology and cyber security and expressed appreciation and thanks to all those working in support of the warfighters. "When talking about our warfighters, there is nothing more important than communications," she said. The DoD CIO received 102 nominations from around the world, representing hundreds of IM/IT/IRM/IA/CS professionals in DoD. Only 10 nominations were selected as finalists — five in the team category and five in the individual category. Nominations were judged according to their information delivery and dissemination, management efficiency and effectiveness, cost avoidance and savings, a broad user base, processes, net-centricity, and mission."  (source: DISA)