Digital Government

Complex risks call for well-managed IT solutions

Information technology can help agencies meet their most important mission — protecting the public.

Digital Government

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.

Digital Government

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.

Digital Government

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

Digital Government

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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Prime time for E-Verify

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Digital Government

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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GAO: Defense must improve assessment of IT systems

The department has not shown that its business systems are in compliance with its computer systems blueprint.