Modernization
Kundra: Government must tap into Web 2.0's potential
Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra, speaking at the American Council of Technology and Industry Advisory Council's Management of Change Conference, said the government must tap Web 2.0's dynamic functionality.
Cybersecurity
New cybersecurity coordinator faces complicated road
Of the major goals laid out in the Cyberspace Policy Review, creating an effective information sharing and incident response capability across government and the private sector presents some of the greatest technological challenges and trickiest policy minefields.
Modernization
Cybersecurity Policy Will Pose Challenges, Security Pros Say
Now that there's some movement toward a U.S. cybersecurity policy, it's time to roll up the sleeves and get to work, and that task won't be easy, software security experts suggested on Friday.
Digital Government
The Consumer's Guide to Intel Nets
The public affairs folks over at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence were kind enough to send me a copy of a <a href=http://www.dni.gov/reports/IC_Consumers_Guide_2009.pdf>handbook</a> that is distributed to intelligence professionals, which, among other things, highlights some top-secret networks that until now have been, well, top secret.
Ideas
The Cybersecurity Barn Door
President Obama's <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090529_1893.php">speech today</a> and the release of Melissa Hathaway's <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/Cyberspace_Policy_Review_final.pdf">60-day cybersecurity review</a> are clear signals that cybersecurity is finally getting the attention it deserves, especially given its strategic importance to national security.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers praise Obama on cybersecurity approach
President Barack Obama’s plans to improve cybersecurity received positive reviews from several senior lawmakers on Friday.
Cybersecurity
New DOD command planned for cyber warfare
A new cyber warfare command at the Pentagon would engage in offensive and defensive missions, according to media reports.
Ideas
White House Cyber Review
The White House has posted its <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/Cyberspace_Policy_Review_final.pdf">60-day cybersecurity review</a>.
Cybersecurity
Obama action plan calls for cybersecurity coordinator
President Obama will appoint a cybersecurity coordinator who will anchor a suite of initiatives recommended in the findings of the 60-day review of the nation’s cybersecurity posture.
Modernization
GSA offers e-Buy to state and local governments
GSA’s online tool used to get quotes from approved vendors is now available to state and local governments.
People
Health IT commission postpones certifications
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology said it will put off some of its certification activities until it reviews what HHS has in mind for health IT
Cybersecurity
Obama unveils new cybersecurity strategy
President Obama today said his administration would take “a new comprehensive approach” to cybersecurity and establish a new office in the White House to coordinate government efforts.
Modernization
DHS to scrutinize service contracts
As part of an efficiency initiative, DHS officials will perform an extra review on all professional service contracts over $1 million starting immediately.
Digital Government