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Complex risks call for well-managed IT solutions
Information technology can help agencies meet their most important mission — protecting the public.
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DHS awards $11.7 million for cyber research
The Homeland Security Department made the awards in several research areas, including botnets and malware, scalable secure systems and cybersecurity metrics.
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Cyberattacks on Georgia's sites continue
Web sites in the nation of Georgia remained under cyberattack today in an ongoing siege, according to independent observers. Meanwhile, Russia denied involvement.
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Also in the News: Air Force suspends Cyber Command program
The Air Force has stopped work on a program to become the dominant service in cyberspace, Nextgov reports.
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Census chief says all sides at fault for handheld problems
Leadership changes will strengthen management of information technology projects, according to Steven Murdock.
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Advocacy office says small firms deserve break on E-Verify
Rule requiring contractors to vet workers through Homeland Security employee identification system could place a heavy financial burden on smaller companies.
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Also in the news: Google's pitch for political advertising
A Google executive discusses the role of online advertising in political campaigns during a recent interview with NationalJournal.com.
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Air Force suspends Cyber Command program
Decision to ratchet back the Cyber Command may have come from Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who wants to see a greater role for the Navy in cyberspace
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Board recommends new strategy for complex Defense programs
Report says the department should follow the integrated approach used for the Future Combat Systems.
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Also in the News: Georgia under 'full-scale' cyber assault
Russian hackers are being blamed for denial-of-service attacks against the Web sites of Georgia's government, according to a Wired Magazine blog post.
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Also in the News: Airport scans raise privacy issues
Despite assurances that image scans of passengers made at airports are kept secret and quickly disposed of, privacy advocates are crying foul, the Boston Globe reports.
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IRS improves IT governance of modernization program
But IG says tax agency needs to improve oversight of information technology projects.
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GAO: Air Force must improve inventory monitoring systems
Watchdog says current approach does not follow best practices.
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IT oversight bill gains support
Bill would require agencies to report their progress on information technology investments.
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What's Brewin: An RFID Game Plan
The Pentagon wants to spend $744 million to integrate new radio frequency identification technology into its supply chain.
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