Cybersecurity
SSA needs better information security, IG says
SSA has not followed through on key cybersecurity recommendations, according to a new report.
Modernization
Federal Register goes XML -- at last
Readers can now browse, reorganize, and electronically customize the Federal Register's contents.
Cybersecurity
Commerce neglects its IT security workforce: inspector general
The department’s management has not devoted enough resources to training its IT security workers as the threat of cyber attacks increase in number and sophistication, IG says.
Cybersecurity
DHS falling short on small vessel security, IG says
The Homeland Security Department does not have an effective strategy or technologies in place to counteract the threat of attacks by terrorists who arrive on small boats, according to a new report.
Digital Government
DISA ramps up cloud-computing platform
The Defense Information Systems Agency is boasting that its new cloud-computing platform can provide a NIPRnet-connected, production-ready virtual server within 72 hours.
Cybersecurity
With no plan to respond to cyberattacks, U.S. risks reliving 9/11
Government needs a plan to state who is in charge and what must be done in the wake of an attack, or have poor coordination and preparedness.
Digital Government
Agencies will be expected to measure transparency results
Open government strategies should include metrics based on input from employees, GSA official says.
Modernization