Cybersecurity
U.S. unprepared for ongoing cyberwar, say officials
The United States is in the midst of a cyberwar and is not prepared to deal with it, top Defense Department and intelligence officials acknowledged this week.
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DHS to hire Hopkins lab to test virtual fence
The Homeland Security Department plans to hire Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory conduct independent testing as it develops its software and technology system to bolster border security.
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DHS tests northern border security
Customs and Border Protection is field testing new systems and devices, according to a new report.
Acquisition
Denett: Bundling recommendations likely by May
Rep. Nydia Velázquez says OFPP has stalled on setting a policy on unbundling contracts.
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Letter: Classified information can include just about anything
The protection of classified information is understandable. However, at one time it was determined that just too many irrelevant things were being classified for reasons that have long since become irrelevant.
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Navy to focus only on open systems
A senior official says the service can no longer afford to buy proprietary systems.
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GSA sees clear benefits of consolidation
CIOs say consolidation is a priority, and a survey shows agencies heading down the path for better security and cost savings.
Acquisition
Court stops work on $50 billion Alliant contract
GSA failed to give adequate weight to prices as it reviewed the 62 proposals for the 10-year, $50 billion contract, claims court judge finds.
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Partnership for Public Service creates leadership institute for innovation
The institute will teach midlevel career federal employees new approaches to basic supervisory and management responsibilities.
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OSD CIO: Network configuration, scanning softened cyberattack blow
When hackers hit the Office of the Secretary of Defense's e-mail system, understanding the network was crucial for Dennis Clem.
Digital Government
Alliant protest upheld, contract placed on hold
In sustaining part of the protest, a federal judge acknowledged that GSA had been "arbitrary and capricious" in awarding the contract and prohibited the agency and its contractors from performing any work related to Alliant.
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FBI's IT raises red flags for Senate judiciary chairman
Sen. Patrick Leahy says he is concerned about the bureau's Next Generation Identification system because of IT problems the agency has had in the past.
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