Modernization
Federal appeals court upholds ban on Microsoft Word sales
Microsoft has been ordered to stop selling its Microsoft Word software starting Jan. 11.
Ideas
Howard Schmidt: What They Say
Last night, the White House <a href=http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1209/122109j2.htm?oref=todaysnews>officially confirmed</a> that Howard Schmidt, the former cyber adviser in the Bush administration, would be appointed to the much anticipated position of cyber coordinator. Since then, the comments have been flowing in. Below is just a taste of how the cybersecurity community is reacting to the pick.
People
VA clerk's bright idea leads to White House visit
A Veterans Affairs clerk has met with President Barack Obama in recognition of her idea on how to reduce waste.
People
Report: Leeds designated GSA's acting chief
Federal News Radio's Chris Dorobek is reporting today that Stephen Leeds has been designated acting administrator for the General Services Administration.
Cybersecurity
DHS setting new deadlines for Real ID
The Homeland Security Department has extended the Dec. 31 deadline for states to comply with Real ID drivers license requirements and is setting new deadlines with the states.
Digital Government
Workforce Hurdles for New Cyber Czar
President Obama on Tuesday <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20091222_3406.php?oref=topnews">named Robert Schmidt as his cybersecurity coordinator</a>. As the new cyber czar, Schmidt will be tasked with developing a new comprehensive strategy to secure American networks, ensuring a unified response to cyber incidents, strengthening public-private partnerships and leading national campaign to promote cybersecurity awareness and education.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity coordinator faces political gauntlet
Howard Schmidt faced a difficult path to his new job as Obama’s cybersecurity coordinator, but now he must tread more carefully than ever, according to news reports and blogs across the Internet.
Cybersecurity
DHS biosurveillance center not getting enough data, GAO says
The DHS National Biosurveillance Integration Center is relying on Internet data at the moment because it has not been able to establish partnerships with federal agencies to get federal data, the GAO said in a new report.
Cybersecurity
Obama set to name cyber coordinator
White House confirms appointment of ex-Bush administration official Howard Schmidt, assures "regular access to the president."
Digital Government
Congress takes and gives in funding major Defense IT projects
Hill cuts Air Force's budget for upgrading network infrastructures on bases and for global communications but fully funds radio and UAV programs.
Modernization
Report finds agencies are better aligning IT and business systems
The federal government is slightly ahead of the private sector in matching its computer systems to its mission, analysts conclude.
Cybersecurity
Obama picks cybersecurity coordinator
Howard Schmidt is President Barack Obama’s choice for cybersecurity chief, the administration announced today.
Digital Government
National cybersecurity coordinator choice widely applauded
Industry insiders say the breadth and depth of the appointee's experience in both government and the private sector bodes well for his performance in the challenging job of coordinating the government’s cybersecurity policy.
Digital Government