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Agencies seek to standardize trade data

Several agencies are preparing to integrate the collection and sharing of international trade data across the government.

People

Letter: Terrorism intelligence key info for fusion centers

A reader supports the Justice Department proposal and writes, "Fusing terror and criminal intelligence is not only logical, it's right for our country."

Digital Government

Complex risks call for well-managed IT solutions

Information technology can help agencies meet their most important mission — protecting the public.

Digital Government

Transfer of technical jobs will test Army's workforce planning

Defense strategy for moving work down the East Coast is solid, but implementation will be tricky, GAO says.

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TSA needs to improve undercover aviation security tests, GAO says

Homeland Security agency urged to document all instances during simulated exercises when screening equipment fails to detect threat items.

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DHS awards $11.7 million for cyber research

The Homeland Security Department made the awards in several research areas, including botnets and malware, scalable secure systems and cybersecurity metrics.

Digital Government

Cyberattacks on Georgia's sites continue

Web sites in the nation of Georgia remained under cyberattack today in an ongoing siege, according to independent observers. Meanwhile, Russia denied involvement.

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British Hacker’s Extradition to U.S. Held Up

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Service leaders mull future of Cyber Command

A spokesman confirmed that Air Force executives are reviewing several programs, including the Cyber Command.

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OMB directs use and proof of security settings

Agencies have received guidance from the Office of Management and Budget on how to apply the Federal Desktop Core Configuration to improve IT security.

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DHS' trusted-traveler program expands

About 1,100 people have enrolled in the Homeland Security Department’s Global Entry trusted-traveler program, which will expand to four more airports this fall.

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FCW Insider: The Aug. 13 Marty Wagner update

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FCW Insider: Announcing the 2008 class of Rising Star award winners

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Also in the News: Air Force suspends Cyber Command program

The Air Force has stopped work on a program to become the dominant service in cyberspace, Nextgov reports.

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Advocacy office says small firms deserve break on E-Verify

Rule requiring contractors to vet workers through Homeland Security employee identification system could place a heavy financial burden on smaller companies.

Digital Government

Census chief says all sides at fault for handheld problems

Leadership changes will strengthen management of information technology projects, according to Steven Murdock.

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The New Dynamics of Cyber War

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Agencies can get power management software

The tool, which automatically shuts down laptops and workstations, can save $50 per machine per year, the General Services Administration says.