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Senators grill DHS on Real ID costs
Lawmakers are concerned that states cannot afford the costly upgrades that might be required to comply with the law mandating secure driver's licenses.
Cybersecurity
ODNI, DOD detail 7 areas of IT security to make standard
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department today released the seven areas of certification and accreditation for information technology systems that they will standardize.
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Joseph Hagin: Leading by setting expectations
Asked to oversee an upgrade of White House communications, Hagin remained personally engaged in the project despite his busy role as a key adviser to President Bush.
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Congress passes 9/11 bills
Lawmakers push for an exit system and other IT-based security measures.
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Michael Butler: Leading from experience
When GSA needed help with the technical aspects of HSPD-12, the agency recruited Michael Butler from the Defense Department, where secure credentialing was nothing new.
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Rubens Medina: Leading with a vision
Looking to create a digital library of international law, Medina found the need to teach and preach, recommending the creation of legal reference services that transcend political change.
Digital Government
OMB: Vista is an opportunity to set desktop standards
Policies at the Air Force, Army serve as a governmentwide model.
Cybersecurity
DOD seeks greater software assurance
Globalization of software development raises concerns among national security officials.
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DISA's Quagliotti to retire April 13
Maj. Gen. Marilyn Quagliotti, DISA's deputy director, will be succeeded by Rear Adm. Elizabeth Hight.
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State group taps JobCentral
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies tapped the commercial system to replace a federal job bank that is being phased out this summer.
Digital Government
Technology briefs
Microsoft search tools to recognize speech; Easier ERP systems upgrades; A better VPN in the offing.
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