Cybersecurity

Sweet dreams

In the following special report, we examine technologies that can help you protect critical assets while providing a platform for the secure exchange of information and online transactions.

Digital Government

SAP certified for feds' financial needs

The stamp of approval from the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program means agencies can buy mySAP without wondering if it meets federal requirements.

Modernization

Beyond patch management

A few companies are beginning to add capabilities beyond patch management to their software.

People

Hobbs takes track record to Treasury

Ira Hobbs, the new CIO at the Treasury Department, plans to build on relationships.

Digital Government

Intercepts

E-voting controversy. VoIP master plan. More security tips.

Modernization

Interior's Internet disconnect

Side debate centers on judge's order to block agency's Internet access

People

IRS modernization chief gets to work

Richard Spires is setting new priorities to ensure the IRS Business Systems Modernization program stays on track.

People

All quiet on the management front

Presidential candidates short on details of running the government

Modernization

AFS keeps going

Andrew File System (AFS) was among the early distributed file systems, but it continues to play a role amid newer developments.

People

Election 2004: All quiet on the management front

Presidential candidates short on details of running the government

Modernization

Cluster headaches

Emerging file systems aim to relieve pain of Linux storage bottlenecks.

Cybersecurity

Intelligence officials prepare for new data-sharing policies

Intelligence officials say if they can conceal how data is collected, they can share it with almost anyone in intelligence and DOD.

People

The case management challenge

Get a sense of the challenge ahead for FBI officials committed to streamlining case management.

Modernization

Plugging security holes

Automated patch management: If not a panacea, it's the next best thing for fixing vulnerabilities

People

Industry fears security setbacks

Amit Yoran's departure from DHS may spur re-evaluation of role

People

Congress gives commanders fast procurement

The DOD spending bill approved by a conference committee gives commanders rapid acquisition authority.

People

Congress passes DHS spending bill

The measure authorizes $32 billion for the Homeland Security Department in fiscal 2005.

Digital Government

Editorial: Abhorring a vacuum

The departure of Amit Yoran from DHS leaves a cybersecurity leadership hole.

People

Farmers get USDA their way

Web portal brings information from across the agency to users

People

More isn't better for case management

Agencies look to consolidate redundant, expensive systems.