Digital Government
Unlocking the national cybersecurity initiative
The Bush administration slowly reveals its cybersecurity initiative — and its impact on federal IT.
People
DOD tests contractors’ ID cards
The pilot program’s future could hinge on the question of who conducts background checks.
People
Buzz of the Week: Security on the mind
When it comes to security everyone recognizes that stronger measures and new ideas are needed.
People
Breul: CMO idea could stick around
Chief management officers could provide the governance and management disciplines many programs lack.
Modernization
Letter: Politicians are people, too
A reader writes that politicians should be able to use private e-mail accounts.
People
Management in transition
OMB, GAO wanted to ensure the new administration is on top of management issues.
Digital Government
ITAA ponders response to DOD RFI
The industry trade group is concerned that the Defense Department's efforts to protect controlled unclassified information could lead to costly requirements for contractors.
People
Army focuses on network-centric systems
Officials want to protect the service's investment in systems used by combat troops and commanders.
People
Experts urge overhaul of cybersecurity
An independent commission has recommended that the coordination of the government's cybersecurity efforts be handled in the White House, rather than by the Homeland Security Department.
People
New DHS deputy CIO named
Margie Graves is the Homeland Security Department’s new deputy chief information officer, a career position that will help the department's information technology office through its first presidential transition.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog agency cites flaws in DHS cybersecurity program
More energy should go into predicting and preventing future attacks, GAO says.
Digital Government
Panel gets static on how to develop first responder system
Some local jurisdictions worry nationwide communications network would interfere with their systems.
Digital Government
GSA boasts improvements in small business contracting
Agency says it surpassed congressional goals in all but one area; a governmentwide report is still pending.
Digital Government
House panel probes failed Homeland Security contracts
Democrats say taxpayers footed a $15 billion bill for poorly managed acquisitions.
People