People
Nearly every agency's e-gov progress score drops on PMA
Agencies failed to develop and implement breach notification policy as required by OMB in May.
People
FBI to bolster employee Internet access
The FBI plans to buy BlackBerry smart phones and desktop computers for employees who, until now, have been limited to using the agency's classified network at their desks.
Digital Government
Letter: No quick answers on cybersecurity
Efforts to improve cybersecurity often fail because they avoid dealing with difficult and unglamorous issues, writes one reader.
People
Strategy refines fusion centers’ role
An expanded scope for the centers alarms privacy groups who fear misuse of data
People
Appeals court stops some NASA HSPD-12 background checks
In granting the injunction, the appeals court agreed that the case raises serious privacy concerns.
Digital Government
Panel must narrow cybersecurity scope
31 experts form a commission to give next president their advice on network defenses
Digital Government
Two-year extension won't help DHS hit HSPD-12 deadline
The department lacks implementation guidance and a system to issue smart cards, the IG said.
Digital Government
Letter: Cybersecurity actions speak louder than words
Rather than sit around ruminating about the problem, officials should do something about cybersecurity.
Digital Government
Tech that tracks your moves
Maturing wireless options spawn a host of useful location-aware applications
Digital Government
House, Senate panel approves combined spending bills
Both appropriations bills exceed President Bush's request for fiscal 2008.
Digital Government
Buzz of the Week: HSPD-12 fears
NASA employees win injunction against background checks.
People
IG: DOD wasted money by placing orders with GSA
The department turned to GSA for help in placing orders under an Air Force contract, but the IG said officials should have sought assistance from DOD procurement officers.
Acquisition
Rule would make using SmartBuy mandatory
If approved, the rule would require contracting officers to seek out software or software services through a SmartBuy agreement, provided that it represents the best value.
People
Navy looks beyond NMCI
On Oct. 1, 2010, the Navy will begin transitioning to the Next Generation Enterprise Networks.
People