Digital Government
The Circuit
Some information technology execs are grumbling about the new plan by Rep. Stephen Horn (RCalif.) to grade federal agencies on their information security programs.
People
Des Moines takes e-gov plunge
City has chosen Netgov.com to create a Web site in which people can search an events calendar and pay tickets online
Acquisition
Commits winners
The Commerce Department identified 30 vendors that it plans to award a piece of its estimated $1.5 billion Commerce Information Technology Solutions program (Commits)
People
DLA taps Andersen for systems revamp
A hot competition to modernize information systems at the Defense Logistics Agency ended Aug. 10 when the agency tapped Andersen Consulting to provide up to $389 million in systems integration services for the Business Systems Modernization program.
Digital Government
DOD, professors and the Net
At a social event in the Silicon Valley last spring, I was talking with a couple and as much to be ornery as anything else decided to share a comment I had read recently in a magazine: ?quot;Well, the Internet's great for buying sweaters, but a revolution? Puhleaze.?quot;
People
More than an update
Technically, the ICAC2 document updates the previous manual, published in 1994. But it actually is an overhaul that better accounts for some of the newer technologies used on the battlefield, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, the Conventional AirLaunched Cruise Missile and the Army Tactical Missile System.
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Iraq foils high-tech weapons inspections
Iraq has dismantled an automated video surveillance monitoring system installed by the United Nations at several weapons facilities, the CIA reports
Digital Government
NOAA likes Linux for the Web
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chose to use Linux for its new NauticalCharts.gov Web site because it wanted a system that was reliable and had strong remote management capabilities.
Digital Government
Web stakeout
As unlikely as it may sound, lawyers and computer security experts agree on one thing: When it comes to determining what's legal and what's not on the information superhighway, there are more questions than answers.
People
Security exodus continues
The upcoming change in presidential administrations will bring many personnel changes in government, but the security side is beginning to see a drain that many did not expect, as nonpolitical appointees take privatesector jobs.
People
Never too late to learn
Like most of his colleagues in government, Tony Nuriddin wanted to keep his technology skills uptodate. And the only way to do that was to go back to school.
People
Dot-coms nervous about FirstGov
Questions about fees, liability and the quality of information are giving some Internet businesses pause about partnering with FirstGov
Acquisition
DLA taps Andersen for modernization
Defense Logistics Agency tapped Andersen Consulting to provide up to $389 million in systems integration services
Digital Government
Carnivore study coming soon
University computer experts may get a chance later this month to review Carnivore, the FBI's controversial email snoop, Attorney General Janet Reno announced
Digital Government
Judge stops Virginia Net content law
Similar legislation has been struck down as an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment right to free speech in Michigan, New York and New Mexico
People
Michigan targets Internet crimes against kids
The state has a hotline people can call to report suspicious Internet activities, as well as a campaign to educate people about cybercrime
People
Software upgrade key to NMD future
The Pentagon plans to upgrade software in a key flight control system that officials believe was responsible for the failure of a national missile defense system test
People