Cybersecurity
DHS appoints cybersecurity official
Philip Reitinger will be the new deputy undersecretary of DHS' National Protection and Programs Directorate.
People
Law freezes competitive sourcing
The fiscal 2009 spending law includes a moratorium on new competitive sourcing projects.
Modernization
OMB: Stimulus grant applications may overwhelm portal
Grants.gov is already struggling to keep up with the increase in demand, and agencies must find other methods for accepting economic recovery grant applications and submit plans to OMB by March 13.
Modernization
DHS getting better at communications, state officials say
State homeland security directors say communications with the Homeland Security Department have improved, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
Cyberattack mapping could yield blueprint for cyberdefense
Government Computer News
Digital Government
OMB directs agencies to review grants management systems immediately
The government's central Web portal for processing grants is not equipped to handle influx of stimulus-related applications, says budget director.
Cybersecurity
Panelists call for White House to lead cybersecurity efforts
The Homeland Security Department is best-suited for a coordinating role, GAO and industry officials tell lawmakers.
Digital Government
Defense, VA to launch shared e-record system
Registration system is designed to handle delivery of benefits and medical care.
Cybersecurity
Officials urge civilian cybersecurity role
The outgoing director of DHS' National Cybersecurity Center and others say civilian agencies should play an independent and significant role in securing unclassified networks.
Digital Government
Verizon to Light it Up
I asked Marlin Forbes, regional vice president for Verizon's Federal Defense and International Services division, what kind of high-speed circuits his company will supply the Defense Department users with under the contract, called the Defense Information Systems Network transmission services-Pacific II contract. Forbes answered, "We're going to supply the customers with light."
People
Kundra plays well in the land down under
An Australian blogger hopes his country's politicians are paying attention to developments in the Obama administration.
Acquisition