People
What’s new with DOD’s 5015.02-STD
DOD released Version 3 of 5015.02-STD in April 2007 and certified products this year.
People
New bailout plans for archivists
Updated DOD records standard gets governmentwide nod as possible solution to a growing problem.
People
Catching the wave of public service spirit
More agencies look to bring effective managers to government.
People
Writing the CXO playbook
Seasoned federal executives offer lessons for the next administration’s team of senior leaders.
People
Certified for security
Agencies should know how many employees at managed-security service providers carry certifications.
Digital Government
Closing a security gap
Managed security services can be a good way to counter evolving cyberthreats, but agencies need to guard against hidden costs and performance shortfalls.
People
Congress passes measure to kill restrictions on DHS grants
The House and Senate have passed legislation that would prohibit the Homeland Security Department from putting some restrictions on how state and local authorities can use grants to fund intelligence fusion centers.
People
Panel approves bills on IT, federal employees and telework
A Senate committee has approved legislation that would affect the federal workforce and information technology as this year's session draws to a close.
People
Groups urge next president to improve federal operations
Several organizations have recommended that the next administration make government more effective by attracting talented workers, developing strong leaders and engaging employees.
Acquisition
Letter: GSA should make contract information available
A reader writes that the General Services Administration should make information on contract terms, conditions and pricing easy to obtain.
Acquisition
Letter: Officials need all contracts in toolbox
One reader writes, "Sen. McCain's suggestion would result in a contract freeze similar to the current credit freeze."
Modernization
DISA issues RFI for Net-Centric Enterprise Services
The Defense Information Systems Agency seeks to develop a collaboration system that works on classified and unclassified networks.
Cybersecurity
Alliance campaigns against cybersecurity complacency
Homeland Security will continue efforts to detect and prevent attacks, and encourage more information sharing between the public and private sectors.
Digital Government
Defense runs $1 million contest to find a lighter battery
Firms compete to develop a wearable power source to reduce the load for high-tech soldiers.
Digital Government
Obama adviser targets weapons costs, lack of oversight
Richard Danzig criticizes the Bush administration for cost overruns on programs such as the Army’s Future Combat System.
Digital Government
Feds still fumbling with financial management systems
GAO skeptical about an increase in number of agencies complying with law to deploy compatible systems that use proper standards.
Digital Government