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IT whacked in Defense Authorization bill
A frustrated House committee cuts funding for programs it says are poorly managed.
Modernization
U.S. attorneys to receive secure remote access
Blue Ridge Networks will provide virtual private network services for 14,000 users.
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Commerce expands (ISC)2 certification training
The Commerce Department is expanding training for its information security employees using the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.
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Commerce signs up for security training
The Commerce Department has awarded a task order to the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC)2, to provide an expanded information security education program for the department’s information security employees.
Cybersecurity
China computer deal could threaten State security
Rep. Wolf says the purchase of Lenovo computers also poses a risk to other departments' classified networks.
Modernization
Too much for NSA to mine?
The commotion over allegations that the National Security Agency has been secretly compiling data on millions of telephone calls made by ordinary citizens raises an interesting question: With the technologies in place today, how well can NSA actually mine the information it gathers?<@SM>
Acquisition
GAO: Census Bureau running out of time for 2010
Changes in contract milestones could affect the ability to develop systems by 2008 dress rehearsal.
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Microsoft, NGA team for hurricane work
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency customizes Microsoft's Virtual Earth to publish maps and aerial imagery.
Modernization
Intelligence community to reboot security
The intelligence community is turning to Defense services and agencies, industry and academia to help them overhaul their outdated and ineffective certification and accreditation processes. This month, personnel will begin receiving invitations to participate in one of two teams that will ultimately make suggestions on how to improve certification and accreditation processes across the intelligence community.
Digital Government
Senate committee signs off on innovation bill
The legislation would direct federal agencies to allocate 8 percent of their research and development budgets to grants for high-risk research.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard extends Deepwater to January 2011
Deepwater System is the Coast Guard's multiyear recapitalization program to modernize and replace its vessels, aircraft and electronic systems.
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White House wants limits on competitive sourcing out of funding bill
The Bush administration wants Congress to alter language in pending appropriations legislation that prevents several key agencies—such as the Agriculture and Interior departments—from participating in certain E-government initiatives and limits the agencies' use of competitive sourcing.
Modernization
Get ready for IPv6, industry leader says
IPv4 use will peak in 2010, Alex Lightman said.
People
Chief Architects chairman changes agencies
Ira Grossman plans to transfer from his chief architect position at NOAA to the FDIC.
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Justice to gauge agencies' case management needs
The Justice Department will gather case management requirements through the summer of other agencies that conduct law enforcement.<@SM>
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