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OMB: Security incidents jumped in 2007
The increase in unauthorized access is due mainly to reporting required now for all instances where personally identifiable information may have been revealed, a new report states.
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FCW Download and Table of Contents
A roundup of the March 3, 2008, print issue and related content
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Buzz of the Week: Security does matter
Security is always a complex issue — a never-ending, constantly evolving assignment. An agency can do everything right, yet the bad guys, whoever they are, will somehow find a way to wreak havoc. Security is also challenging because, frankly, most people don’t make it a priority until it’s too late — for example, when a laptop PC containing the personal information on millions of people is stolen. Until that happens, people think of security as…
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OMB: Nonstandard isn’t OK
A new memo brings the government a step closer to having uniform financial standards.
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Agencies tap Army's expertise on electronic health records
NASA and State, among others, approach officials about fielding their own versions of combat casualty care system.
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Justice focuses on the process
Business process management helps reduce costs and improve results.
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Congress continues probe into missing e-mails
House lawmakers wrangle over whether White House conducted government business from political e-mail accounts.
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Speakers: Generation Y includes more than selfish slackers
Agencies should avoid stereotypes and help younger federal hires succeed.
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Lawmakers ask agencies for data security update
GAO report finds most agencies have not met the five OMB requirements to protect sensitive data.
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Letter: Two-factor authentication is vulnerable
A reader says the jury is still out on whether dual-factor authentication can overcome its security weaknesses.
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OPM launches electronic retirement system
The first phase of a system designed to improve the quality and timeliness of retirement services to federal employees launches Monday, according to officials at the Office of Personnel Management.
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