Modernization
Former official: Census handhelds could save millions
Using handheld devices in the 2010 census will be limited, but devices are likely to be used heavily for the 2020 population count, former Census Bureau director also says.
Modernization
Survey: Security is CIOs’ top challenge
Information security continues to be the leading priority and challenge for CIOs because threats have become more complex, according to a new survey.
Cybersecurity
Technology urged to stop tunnels at borders
Authorities found 93 illegal tunnels under U.S. borders from 1990 to November 2008, according to a new report that recommends more use of tunnel-detection technology.
Digital Government
Consensus Audit Guidelines no substitute for FISMA guidance
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Most federal CIOs have direct line to agency leaders
The majority report to top executives, survey shows, but they seek more influence over strategic direction.
Digital Government
Senators say smaller acquisition staffs led to IT project failures
Lawmakers say a 22 percent reduction in procurement workers resulted in budget overruns and poor performing technology programs, but industry says misplaced incentives also to blame.
People
Group recommends 'tiger teams' for acquisitions
Agencies should set up teams of experts to write clear contract requirements at the earliest stages of the acquisition process, report says.
Modernization
Obama names online staff
4 White House appointees will form the nucleus of the Obama administration’s online team.
Digital Government
Mullen's Thumb Drive Road Show
Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, seems to be using trips to bases nationwide to reinforce his view on thumb drives and removable media.
Cybersecurity
Reader feedback: Agency managers to blame for data breaches
In response to our recent story on the FAA data breach, a reader comments that part of the blame must be placed on upper-level managers.
Modernization