Cybersecurity
E-Verify postponed for contractors
The enforcement of a new rule that requires federal contractors to use the E-Verify system to check employee work eligibility has been postponed until Feb. 20.
Cybersecurity
IT firm taps former intelligence official for new cybersecurity arm
Recent hiring decisions and new information security centers show the field's growing importance, analyst says.
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Groups release top 25 programming errors to improve cybersecurity
Security professionals say agencies can require vendors to certify their software is free of the holes, which attackers commonly use to gain access to government networks.
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DARPA awards contracts to develop cyber testing environment
DARPA awards contracts to develop cyber testing environment.
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FEMA starts channel on YouTube
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has started a channel on the Web site to publicize its disaster-recovery efforts in video format.
Cybersecurity
OMB's new performance chief could give IT more executive clout
Killefer's technology experience may mean a larger role for technology in setting federal strategies, but soothing agency tensions should be first on her agenda, say technology specialists.
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IG: Fusion centers need better information from DHS
State and local fusion centers that work in counterterrorism efforts have problems in receiving adequate and timely information from the Homeland Security Department, a new report says.
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Report finds mixed outcome on cutter
The Coast Guard has had mixed results with its National Security Cutter program, according to a new report that also recommended improving the government's acquisition processes.
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Report: E-Verify causes concerns in Arizona
Employers in that state worry about the rejection rate.
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CIO Council panel details functions
The committee will focus on helping agencies implement the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.
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Groups sue Chertoff over E-Verify
Several organizations have filed a lawsuit against Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff that challenges the legality of requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to use DHS' E-Verify system.
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Army revises knowledge management regulation
The Army has issued a new regulation that governs knowledge management and IT practices and establishes the basis for the future network-centric force.
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FEMA investigates breach of Katrina victims’ private information
The Federal Emergency Management Agency suspects that a recent data breach originated at a state agency that was authorized to receive the data but was not authorized to release it.
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Also in the News: DHS considers searching for blogs with terrorism clues
The Homeland Security Department believes terrorists are using blogs and message boards to plan attacks in the United States.
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FEMA releases guideline for first responder ID cards
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking state and local agencies to voluntarily follow interoperability rules rather than issuing a federal mandate.
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GAO: DOD needs to improve security clearance timeliness, quality
The Defense Department continues to reduce the number of days required to process security clearances, but it probably won’t meet the 60-day goal next year.
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IG: FEMA acquisition workforce still not prepared
DHS' inspector general said in an audit of FEMA's acquisition workforce that the agency is not adequately prepared to effectively respond to a disaster.
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