Cybersecurity

A career as a secrecy watchdog

Steven Aftergood condemns the abuses of overclassification, excessive secrecy.

Digital Government

Week in Review

Goodbye, Rummy. Hello, Henry

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

Semirugged Toughbook offers dual-core processing

The Toughbook CF-74 provides enough protection to withstand the bumps and spills of business travel.