Modernization
Davis introduces bill to protect sensitive info
It would require all federal agencies to tell the public when there is a data breach involving sensitive information.
People
A lawyer who likes information technology
As New York’s top cyber official, Will Pelgrin also leads a successful multistate ISAC
People
Senators call IRS nominee 'unacceptable'
President Bush's nomination of a Treasury official to represent the workforce on an oversight board is "unacceptable" to Senate Democrats.
Cybersecurity
Put some bite behind the bark
The most successful security policies are those that agencies can enforce.
People
Sprehe: Why people matter
Three current developments could make it more difficult to manage federal IT systems.
Modernization
Neal Fox | GSA: Incubator for change
There are a number of important initiatives GSA needs to undertake in its new role as an incubator for change. Ultimately, this is not about GSA but about the customers.<@SM>
Modernization
SEC unveils contract for new EDGAR
Keane Federal Systems has won a $48 million contract to redesign and build the SEC’s primary system for accepting company filings and providing information to investors.
People
Supercomputing partnerships win high marks
Companies cite satisfaction with their HPC partners.
Digital Government
NYC to cover city with 2.5 GHz wireless
Wireless broadband network would fulfill recommendations of 9/11 Commission.
Digital Government
Setting up for wireless
FCW’s Quick Start looks at how to plug your portable computers into a WLAN.
Modernization
Army, Air Force cellular buys to save $200M
The contracts provide discounts of 17 percent or more, depending on the rate plan, a contracting officer said.
Acquisition
Editorial: Garbage in, garbage out
There are some questions about how the government would create a searchable online database of contract information.
Digital Government
Rimmer: What a flat world means for government
Agencies should absorb the lessons of the private sector to thrive in the new global era
People
Intercepts
Remember the McNamara Line?; Spending priorities: Billions for SBInet, $12K for military death benefits; What do you expect out of DHS in two years?; One governor, two Cabinet secretaries and Pat Boone; Anderson Cooper, the mole?
Cybersecurity
GAO seeks to protect identities and security info
Watchdog agency proposes keeping secrets without prior approval
Digital Government