Digital Government
NIST releases draft security standard
Standard sets how agencies should categorize their systems based on security risk
Acquisition
Outsourcing popular internationally
Outsourcing is an increasingly popular practice for governments worldwide, a new study shows
People
Recruitment deal hits protest limbo
The administration’s Quicksilver e-government program has hit its first big hitch: a vendor protest that has put the Recruitment One-Stop project on hold.
People
Guard to forge transformation goals
The National Guard Bureau's new commanding general says Guard must mirror the armed services
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Women honored for tech leadership
Deborah Loudon, deputy CIO at the National Reconnaissance Office, earns government award
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IAC to offer advice on e-gov governance
The Industry Advisory Council will offer recommendations to OMB on cross-agency challenges
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OMB details procedure for obtaining e-gov funding
Agencies looking to get a portion of the Office of Management and Budget’s e-government fund will need to submit a proposal that includes a description of the initiative, a justification for the funding and a spending plan.<br>
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OMB releases e-gov fund guidance
OMB guidance outlines process for agencies to request money from the e-government fund
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Agencies hiring human capital officers
Officer will serve as chief policy adviser on all human resources management issues
People
NMCI to generate business opportunities
The Navy will host a symposium to bring together government and private sector
People
USPTO achieves accessibility
Patent and Trademark Office is the first agency to reach full compliance with Section 508
Digital Government
Officials emphasize regional approach
Interoperable communications and integrated security are examples of efficient use of funds
Digital Government
Police testing IBM video system
Digital video system in cruisers can capture, store, upload and manage data more easily
Digital Government
NIMA shopping for commercial imagery
Agency prepares RFP aimed at meeting agency's future commercial satellite imagery needs
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HHS monitors mock attacks
Drill of possible terrorist attacks is an expanded version of day-to-day operations at the command center
People
Homeland setting cybersecurity priorities
One likely initiative would create an independent, private-sector-led security certification program
Digital Government
FDA proposes food-tracking regs
Regulations are part of plans for a system intended to speed the response to food contamination
Digital Government