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The digital big bang
In FCW’s 20 years, nothing has changed government IT more than the Internet. Here are five ways the Web changed our world.
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DOD seeks commercial encryption software
The department wants to protect data at rest on mobile computers and storage devices.
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OMB directs agencies to GSA for credit monitoring
A memo requires agencies to consider GSA’s service offerings along with any other monitoring services they are researching, and to show how any new agreement beats GSA’s deals.
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FEMA hires SiloSmashers to build disaster relief program
The management consultants will help FEMA create a program office to develop and manage its Total Asset Visibility program for disaster relief efforts.
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GSA awards contract for mobile data security
Intelligent Decisions will use Credant Technologies' encryption software to secure personnel data and other sensitive information stored on laptops, according to the companies.
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Security grabs attention, but not always dollars
More than 90 percent of executives surveyed in a new Accenture/IDC study said securing data is a priority for the new year.
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Coast Guard mandates e-mail phishing training
The move dovetails with DOD's mandatory spear phishing awareness training.
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FAA to block wireless activity near agency networks
It has signed a contract with a small business to install a wireless intrusion-detection system at air traffic control centers, FAA training centers and headquarters.
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DOD battles spear phishing
Targeted fake e-mail messages that look authentic can launch viruses and other malware.
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DOD bars use of HTML e-mail, Outlook Web Access
The department took these measures because of "continuing and sophisticated threats" against DOD networks, according to a message on the Internet from the Defense Security Service.
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Industry wants unified set of security standards
The impetus for the group's formation was members’ belief that the government should have a consistent set of security standards that it expects contractors to comply with.
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IG flags Commerce security problems
The department must improve its handling of sensitive data and revisit key systems previously certified as secure, according to the inspector general.
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Procurement was a contentious issue in 2006
People also took sides on e-government, information security and outsourcing policies.
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Security relies on policy, HUD CIO says
The biggest problem with securing personally identifiable information is knowing where the information is going and who's accountable for it, CIO Lisa Schlosser said.
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DOD fields multilevel security environment
The Cross Domain Collaborative Information Environment brings outside parties into the information loop.
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CIO: VA is working toward gold standard in IT security
Assistant Secretary and CIO Bob Howard outlines the VA’s plans to reorganize its IT structure following computer thefts.
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GPO makes millionth e-passport
The passports contain controversial RFID tags that contain a document holder's personal information and can be scanned remotely.
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State, OPM team on clearance processing
The agencies are combining their resources to process security clearance applications for overseas DOD installations.
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