Digital Government

PITAC gets new life as part of PCAST

Combination of two committees could help raise IT issues to higher level

Digital Government

Review: Network analyzer churns out useful security reports

eIQnetwork's device makes sense of vast amounts of system log data

Digital Government

The procurement leadership vacuum

The resignation of GSA Administrator Perry will impact contracting community and the agency's realignment

Digital Government

Raises are not an entitlement

Officials say fed pay must be merit-based

Digital Government

Symantec completes Sygate buy

Symantec has completed the acquisition of Sygate Technologies, bringing Sygate's expertise and market presence in network access control solutions into the Symantec fold.

People

Air Force picks SI Int'l for sat programs

The integrator will provide systems engineering, integration analysis and other services for several military satellite programs.

Digital Government

Linux developer ready for scrutiny

Red Hat submits next version of Linux for Common Criteria evaluation

People

FBI lacks IT resources for hiring and training

The FBI must put a higher priority on using information technology to support administrative functions such as hiring and training, according to a report from the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA).

Digital Government

Florida courts work to strengthen IT security

Officials use Citadel Security to audit systems across judiciary

People

Editorial: Setting an example

E-government has become a metaphor. Why are agencies still in the same place Oct. 10, 2005, that they were in Sept. 10, 2001? To find the answer, follow the money -- and one can see how the funding process for cross-agency projects is broken.

People

IT gaps slow DHS training

GAO ties success of MaxHR to training systems, spending

People

Wanted: New DHS privacy officer

Experts laud O'Connor Kelly for balancing security and privacy

Digital Government

Justice IG report: Protect laptop data

Portable drives can help the Justice Department protect laptop data

People

Lawmakers praise National Weather Service's pre-Katrina efforts

House lauds NWS for Katrina warning, but agency officials say they could've done better.

Digital Government

Intercepts

More China syndrome. Post-Katrina radio blues. Egad! Protests and patriotism. Jabber and groove.

People

Experts give identity management advice

The proper deployment of identity management can improve an organizations’ effectiveness – and the bottom line.

Digital Government

Circuit

Schwarzenegger nominates tech department head. CIO University nears 600. Right to know. A different kind of PlayStation.

Digital Government

Data protection

Emerging threats spur technology updates and a new class of security devices

People

Special Ops seeks faster nets

IGov plans to build lighter, faster and smarter battlefield systems and update existing ones.

Digital Government

Check Point buys Sourcefire for $225M

Check Point will add to its portfolio the software-based intelligence gained from Sourcefire’s intrusion-prevention product lines.