Modernization
Transparency of Recovery.gov under scrutiny
State and local databases might not feed information to Recovery.gov easily because of incompatibility issues.
Cybersecurity
Infrastructure protection plan calls for data warehouse
DHS is working on creating a national data warehouse as part of its updated National Infrastructure Protection Plan released on Feb. 19
Cybersecurity
DHS works on EAGLE small-business strategy
Officials are considering two approaches to host competitions for the EAGLE II - Small Business contract.
Modernization
DOD ceases separate testing of IPv6 products
Now all voice, video and data IPv6 products undergo a standard evaluation that can lead to being certified for DOD use.
Modernization
Turf buster: Enterprise architecture does the trick
The broad, interagency view provided by enterprise architecture led to the creation of Recreation.gov.
Modernization
National network to speed disability benefits
The Social Security Administration will soon begin using the Nationwide Health Information Network to reduce the time needed to determine eligibility for disability benefits.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano appoints chief privacy officer
Attorney Mary Ellen Callahan will oversee Homeland Security's privacy policies.
People
The perks of working for government: Readers respond
A recent blog post by Judy Welles ("Get a Life!") prompted readers to think about why they work for government.
Cybersecurity
Agencies should evaluate contractors for security readiness
A recent breach at USAJobs.com provoked a debate on the wisdom of outsourcing services, especially considering the potential for identity theft using stolen job-seeker data.
Cybersecurity
Obama takes up the cybersecurity mantel
The Obama administration must decide the future of the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.
Modernization
Treasury grapples with devising systems for TARP
The department plans to release soon requests for proposals for the modernization of two programs -- its foreign intelligence network and enterprise content management system.
Modernization