People
Congress funds future digital defenders
A program to train the next generation of federal cyberspace workers cleared a major hurdle this month when Congress approved its full funding request
People
Air Force stresses strategy over IT
Setting up a new electronic procurement system for the Air Force isn't about IT, it's about a procurement strategy that uses IT
People
The Circuit
This special Webonly edition of The Circuit covers the inventor of the Internet, accommodating people with disabilities and Websurfing in the workplace
People
Online voter guide helps Oregon choose
Oregon citizens can go online to bone up on their election choices without having to wait until printed versions arrive in the mail
People
FBI developing 'Enhanced Carnivore'
The FBI is creating 'Enhanced Carnivore' under a contract running through 01/that calls for the development of two new versions of the system
Digital Government
Industry lobbies to secure CIAO funding
Industry calls on Congress to fully fund the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office for its leadership of public and private information security efforts
Digital Government
Web surveys made EZ
Federal managers seeking to set up surveys now have an easier way to do it, Raosoft announces with the release of EZSurvey 2000
People
Agencies lax on Clinger-Cohen
Agencies are not applying most of the IT management practices outlined in the ClingerCohen Act, according to a congressional report
Digital Government
People can check out tech at libraries
New York libraries will use a grant to create technology centers and work with private firms to teach people computer skills
Digital Government
Middle schools trying online tool
Florida schools are testing a Internet-based system that will enable parents to log into their children's school happenings
Digital Government
10 pols who get the Web
Of the roughly 700 congressional campaign sites out there, many are just electronic mailboxes for donations, but some have come up with innovative features
Digital Government
Software snag grounds L.A. flights
Air traffic controllers had to ground hundreds of flights headed for Los Angeles International Airport after software loaded overnight crashed the main computer system
People
IRS pours $88 million into training
The IRS will bring teachers to employees as part of a massive effort to retool the IRS workforce using distance learning
Digital Government
Estate plans ? not taxes ? are certain
FCW's Friday Financials column points out that repealing the estate tax won't repeal the need for estate planning
Digital Government
Trade data system to speed imports
Trucks and other carriers will be able to clear their cargo, vehicle and crew before arriving at the U.S.Canada border using a new electronic trade data system
People
FBI urges firms to trust feds
NIPC chief tries to convince business and government leaders that they need to trust law enforcement when their computer security has been compromised
People
Site trains soldiers on battlefield IDs
An Army scientist is seeking funding to expand an Internet site that trains soldiers to recognize the infrared signatures of combat vehicles used by potential adversaries
Digital Government
Schools tap E-Rate funding
In its first two years, about three in four U.S. schools have applied for the federal subsidy that enables schools to build Internet connections
People
Maverick joins Army for network security
The Army will use a new product from General Dynamics for testing network vulnerabilities and for training soldiers to respond to cyberattacks
Digital Government