Cybersecurity
GAO: FBI's internal network has critical security flaws
FBI Deputy CIO Dean Hall said the bureau didn't believe the weaknesses added up to an increased risk to FBI information.
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OMB restates fiscal 2008 IT budget request
The federal information technology budget request rises to $66.4 billion after the Office of Management and Budget receives more complete agency data.
Digital Government
OMB to help agencies with standardized desktop configuration
It plans to issue a memo next week suggesting language chief acquisition officials can use to articulate their requirements.
People
DOD's Clapper to do double duty with ODNI
The department's intelligence undersecretary will also work as the Defense intelligence director for the top spy office.
Cybersecurity
Navy readies new policy to safeguard personal data
The service's CIO likens the loss of personally identifiable information to losing classified material.
Cybersecurity
Time to move beyond FISMA, CISOs say
Some agency chief information security officers advocate moving to real-time monitoring and installing proactive and dynamic defenses.
People
Office of Special Counsel recommends disciplinary action against Doan
GSA Administrator Lurita Doan violated the Hatch Act during a Jan. 26 political briefing, an OSC report finds.
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IG urges more acquisition transparency at DIA
A new report highlights the use of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests and poor planning for purchases.
Digital Government
House committee clears bill to establish Energy research agency
The proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy would focus on developing and commercializing clean energy technologies.
Cybersecurity