Cybersecurity
A career as a secrecy watchdog
Steven Aftergood condemns the abuses of overclassification, excessive secrecy.
Cybersecurity
Feds more confident in agency security
A new survey found that decision-makers, especially those in the defense sector, were spending more time on mandated security requirements than they did last year.
People
DOD pushes wireless to the edge
JFCOM prepares tactical mobile networks for homeland security and battlefield missions.
People
Intercepts
Hawaii stars; Integrator indigestion; Aloha, FBI; Here comes HF IP; Urgently needed: Suggestions for an outrageously expensive restaurant.
Cybersecurity
Agencies urged to focus first on policies to protect data
Several agencies faced with personal data leaks seek solutions.
People
Experts debate Rumsfeld's transformation legacy
Although the Rumsfeld brand of change might suffer, modernization of the military is not in doubt, experts say.
Modernization
Microsoft takes the Linux pledge, partners with Novell
The companies will work together on virtualization, management and document compatibility.
People
IRS turns to employees to push system modernization efforts
Confronted with budget challenges, the IRS is increasingly acting as its own prime integrator in its systems modernization efforts.
People
At summit, speakers urge CIOs to be creative
Experts at FCW Events’ Government CIO Summit told CIOs they are essential strategists for their agencies.
Modernization
SBA: Small PC makers exist
The Small Business Administration made the announcement in a ruling denying a request for a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule.
Cybersecurity
Air Force to create Cyber Command
The service intends to apply laws of war, including proportional response to attacks.
Cybersecurity
HSPD-12 cards open new worlds
Feds’ smart cards offer multiple ways to securely manage online identities.
People
Army tasks Multimax with IT consolidation
The $14.3 million contract calls for consolidating nine previously separate IT task orders at Fort Monmouth, N.J.
Cybersecurity
DOT faces new security challenges in 2007
Risk analyst says process improvements could lapse if Congress relaxes oversight.
People
ManTech to use SOA for geospatial project
The platform will let DHS, state and local government agencies, and private-sector organizations share geospatial information and respond better to disasters.
People
Senate to review Defense Travel System
A Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on the long-embattled program.
Modernization