People
Contractors prep interoperable identity management systems
Defense contractors are preparing to deploy more secure identity management systems that are interoperable — or at least compatible — with one another and other systems that federal agencies use
People
Agencies miss HSPD-12 target
OMB says agencies have issued fewer than one-third of the secure ID cards required under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12
People
DOD deepens Web 2.0 pool
Officials say Web 2.0 tools will be critical to improving communication and collaboration among employees and warfighters
People
Buzz of the Week: Vote early, vote often
This week’s election could be the last — at least for the near future — in which electronic voting systems play a major role
People
Campaign surrogates face off at leadership conference
Obama, McCain representatives debate IT policy
People
DHS to consolidate Systems of Records Notices
The Homeland Security Department has been reviewing its System of Records Notices to ensure they are current and accurate.
Digital Government
Spending rises for intelligence and intell IT
Information technology in the intelligence community is a fast-growth category that is increasing in volume at a faster rate than IT spending in government as a whole, an analyst says.
People
ODNI establishes security center for embassies
he center will be involved in securing U.S. embassies from physical and cyber intrusions.
Acquisition
Letter: More COTRs needed
A reader writes that both fixed price and cost-plus contracts could benefit from contracting officer representatives.
Digital Government
Feds miss ID card deadline
Almost three-quarters of federal employees and contractors still don’t have the high-tech badges, which were required by Oct. 27.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity panel places hill oversight on back burner
While committee decided to focus on recommendations the executive branch can implement, some experts feel time is right for congressional overhaul as well.
Digital Government
Transportation launches Web site to track hazardous materials
Portal will help agencies share information and coordinate efforts to monitor carriers and improve public safety.
People
Helping others do the green thing
Chief information officers and federal IT governmentwide contract managers can help feds buy EPEAT products more easily.
People