Digital Government
Loose lips and other risks
Although the fundamentals of using good passwords and the latest antivirus software remain critical to good security, new risks involving rankandfile employees have emerged. To be most effective, a securityawareness program should address the following risk areas:
Digital Government
E-gov holding on Line 1
To cope with growing demand, agency call centers go high-tech
Digital Government
Omnibook 500: Portable power
Slim, trim HP laptop is no lightweight when it comes to performance
Acquisition
Pre-contract starts are risky
Most federal contracting experts divide the business into two spheres: contract formation and contract administration. A government official might serve as a procurement contracting officer or an administrative contracting officer, but seldom will one person do both jobs.
Digital Government
Pace of STARS testing called risky
An aggressive software testing schedule and problems with a compatible radar unit could significantly delay a Federal Aviation Administration effort to replace aging computers and radar displays at 173 terminal air traffic control facilities, the agency's inspector general told Congress.
Acquisition
FBI awards Trilogy part 2
The FBI has awarded the second half of its Trilogy project to SAIC.
People
Metro's next stop: E-mail
Washington, D.C., subway riders may soon get email updates with information on the status of trains.
Digital Government
Smaller agencies make the connection
The use of advanced call-center technologies has not been limited to agencies with a high volume of citizen interactions
People
Commerce overhauls IT structure
Plan gives more clout to CIOs over information technology budgets, expenses and employees
People
Air Force works around glitch
Trainees' pay information entered manually into MilMod as workers race to repair new system
People
Tackling workforce woes
Senate committee report calls agency personnel problems 'recipe for disaster'
People
Military tool keeps track of global flight rules
New global air traffic regulations may pose problems for the U.S. military
Digital Government
Touch and go
Biometric security solutions are cheaper and better than ever, so why aren't more feds using them?
Digital Government
New features make a handier Palm
If you're a Palm handheld veteran, get ready for a surprise with the latest offerings from Palm Inc
Acquisition
GSA Advantage carries a warning
The General Services Administration is sticking to its July 1 deadline for all vendors to be on the agency's online procurement system, threatening contractors with termination if they fail to make 'good-faith efforts' to move to GSA Advantage.
People
Agencies prep for accessibility deadline
With the 508 compliance deadline at hand, agencies are being offered new guidance
Digital Government
Requirements drafted on benefits systems
JFMIP published a draft of proposed requirements for benefits systems last month
People