Modernization
Agencies need help with patch management, GAO says
The government should consider providing centralized patch management services to help agencies with the chore of keeping IT systems protected against software vulnerabilities.
People
US-VISIT may help find overstays
Congressional auditors say the visitor tracking system could fix some problems in tracking visa overstays.
People
E-voting requires risk management
But risk can never be completely neutralized, officials said.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Feds can improve critical cybersecurity
A framework that describes assets, responsibilities and standards would help, GAO says.
Modernization
Sun rolls out network products
The company also instituted a subscription model for many offerings.
People
E-gov services go unused
Feds have a long way to go to sell online services to the public, according to a survey for the E-Gov Institute's Government Solutions Forum.
Acquisition
Feds increase noncompetitive contract spending
A report concludes that the federal government spent 60 percent more on noncompetitive contracts in 2003 than in the last year of the Clinton administration.
Acquisition
Acquisition angst to continue
A panel identified several measures now in Congress as likely sources of continued agency anguish about acquisition rule changes.
People
IAC re-elects Woods
Bob Woods of Topside Consulting won another term as chairman of the Industry Advisory Council's executive committee.
People
Defense releases IT reference models
The Defense Department plans to simplify information technology processes and investments.
Modernization
Kronos launches fed practice
The developer of human resources software is targeting agencies that rely on older systems for employee labor data, pay rules and payroll.
Modernization
CIO Council finds IT workers lack necessary skills
Few federal workers said they have extensive experience in IT security, records management, privacy, e-government and enterprise architecture, according to a new survey.
People
Accenture wins US-VISIT
The company will be the prime integrator for the visitor tracking system, DHS confirms.
Digital Government
Education systems unite on privacy
At least 17 separate systems are covered under the Education Department's new umbrella privacy statement.
Digital Government
Cooperation, wireless, top NASCIO agenda
Wireless interoperability and intergovernmental cooperation are among the top issues that state CIOs plan to discuss with members of Congress this week.
People
US-VISIT work starts with management
The first task order for the visitor tracking system calls for developing a program management structure.
People
Safecom chief defends program
A GAO report criticizing the progress of wireless interoperability was released before many program accomplishments completed, David Boyd says.
Digital Government
Former CSC spokesman Gulick dies
John Gulick, who worked as a public relations official with Computer Sciences Corp. for a decade, died suddenly May 16 following a heart attack at his home.
People