Cybersecurity
Audit: CBP weak on IT security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's information technology security is still a problem, according to a new audit.
Cybersecurity
E-Verify rule governing contractor employees postponed
Federal have officials agreed to postpone enforcing the E-Verify program for federal contractors until May 21 so it can be reviewed by the Obama administration, a business group said. The program was set to start Feb. 20.
Cybersecurity
FEMA seeks IT for ID management
The agency wants innovative pricing choices for software that would control access and identity management to deal with surges in use after major disasters.
Cybersecurity
Bill would change security clearance process
House members have introduced legislation that would require reporting on governmentwide adjudication and investigation standards for the security clearance process.
Cybersecurity
Breach of federal jobs site highlights need for contractor liability
Hacked information could be used for targeted phishing attacks and other scams.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano requests update on northern border security
The new DHS secretary has ordered a review of security on the border between the United States and Canada.
Cybersecurity
Stimulus bill primes the pump
Federal information technology contractors could see a flurry of activity this year if Congress approves the roughly $32 billion in IT investments included the Obama administration’s economic stimulus bill (S.1).
Cybersecurity
Intell agencies getting new architecture
The country’s intelligence agencies are getting a new information technology architecture that will allow analysts to quickly access data, improve electronic communication, and facilitate collaboration.
Cybersecurity
High-risk list adds 3 agencies, scratches 1
The roster of government programs at risk of waste and mismanagement grew to a total of 30 in the latest update from the Government Accountability Office, Congress’ watchdog agency.
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Who's using wikis
Check out a sampling of government wikis that illustrate that wide range of uses.
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Trademark attorneys can call it in
Jay Besch is fairly new to telework, but his employer, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, has been at it for a quite a while.
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Casting a wide telework net
Tawny Stitely, a management analyst at DISA, can avoid a daily commute as a teleworker for the agency’s manpower, personnel and security office.
Cybersecurity
DNI releases new information-sharing policy
The outgoing Director of National Intelligence recently directed intelligence agencies to share their intelligence and analyses by integrating IT systems.
Cybersecurity
Government told to lead in stopping medical data breaches
Identity theft continues to be a problem for organizations that retain personal information on customers; and a new report suggests the Obama administration’s ambitious health care reform effort could be another area that poses risks.
Cybersecurity
When complexity breeds remorse
As government tries to master big projects, the need for in-house expertise increases.
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Defense cybersecurity budget request likely a third more than reported
More than $1 billion in fiscal 2009 IT security budget request embedded in general program spending, not linked to networks, research group estimates.
Cybersecurity
Administration to establish major office for cyber matters
A national cyber adviser who would report directly to the president would be chosen under the White House's 44-point agenda for homeland security.
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