Digital Government

That's Counterintelligence, No Spaces

Evidently I have some real eagle-eyed readers in the intelligence community, because I received a note pointing out that I had a slight misspelling when referring to counter-intelligence in <a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2009/02/thumb_drives_like_unsafe_sex.php>my continuing coverage</a> of the thumb-drive ban.

Digital Government

Panel: DOD needs experienced procurement people

Former defense officials agreed that the Defense Department can't make better purchasing decisions without experienced acquisition people.

Digital Government

States partner with White House to track stimulus spending

Reporting requirements pose risks, including sending data to numerous federal agencies instead of one central depository, says head of a national CIO group.

Digital Government

Government joins whistleblower lawsuit against EMC

Contractor is accused of providing kickbacks to partners and overcharging GSA.

Digital Government

OK, Can't Treat Adults Like Adults

In my <a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2009/02/thumb_drives_like_unsafe_sex.php>last post</a> I endorsed the intelligence community's approach to thumb drives - don't ban them but issue warnings about the risks, and then assume end users will take an adult approach to the judicious use of computer technology.

Digital Government

Digital files on presidential helicopter found in Iran

Documents outlining an upgrade to Marine One inadvertently leaked through a peer-to-peer, music-sharing network.

Digital Government

On The Look Out

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