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People

Judge delays NSPS

A delay until at least March 1 will give a federal judge time to review arguments in a lawsuit challenging the National Security Personnel System.

People

NSA issues redacting guidelines

The report explains how officials can effectively remove classified information from public documents.

Digital Government

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Panel: Cybercrime will grow in 2006

Federal cybersecurity experts warn of a massive increase in cyberattacks this year.

Digital Government

Sun posts net loss for second quarter

Revenue growth came from acquisitions, but income from the company's traditional computer systems business has faltered.

People

Senators criticize border ID cards

Senators from Washington state and Alaska said DHS has not considered all the ramifications.

Cybersecurity

NIST fellowship open to undergrads

Undergraduate students will receive a $4,000 stipend to work for 12 weeks in the Information Technology Laboratory with NIST scientists as their advisers.

Cybersecurity

PKI coming to the Army

The service will require all employees to use Common Access Cards and PINs to log on to the NIPRNET.

People

Cyberattacker pleads guilty

John Ancheta, 20, infected DISA, Navy systems

People

US-VISIT: Some progress, but work remains

Senate, GAO officials say the program still lacks a strategic plan and DHS' proposed exit-tracking program for foreigners’ doesn’t seem cost-effective.

People

NASCIO: States, cities need more cybersecurity help

The group says state and local CIOs need more guidance from the federal government.

People

DHS helps DOJ with case management systems

The departments want to create a Consolidated Enforcement Environment to improve information sharing, DHS' CIO said.

People

NSA outsources hiring support

SI International will supply HR employees under a contract with a potential value of $6.9 million.

Digital Government

Postal talk

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BlackBerry contingencies

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Digital Government

West Virginia miners to get electronic tracking devices

West Virginia lawmakers passed legislation requiring miners to wear electronic tracking devices and carry wireless communications equipment underground.

Modernization

Tech could redefine 'car talk'

The Federal Highway Administration is researching ways to enable cars to communicate with traffic signals.

People

DISA extends Encore II proposals deadline

They had been due Jan. 30.

People

Gauss named president of tech firm

John Gauss, former CIO at the Department of Veterans Affairs, will become the president and chief operating officer of FGM, a Reston-based technology firm.