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DOD exec to thwart cyberspies

In its annual report, the Pentagon says it intends to create a national counterintelligence executive

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Industry criticizes Pentagon PKI practices

Defense officials say they're revamping their PKI policy in light of an industry consortium report that sharply criticized their practices

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EzGov founder dies in fire

Bryan Mundy, co-founder and chairman of e-government software and services provider EzGov, died of smoke inhalation

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Urban study shows need for tech training

The survey sponsor will use the results to develop a plan to help adults become more computer literate

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First large NMCI rollover occurs

EDS has assumed responsibility for more than 15,000 systems at Patuxent River, Md., marking the largest such milestone under NMCI

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USPS launches certified e-mail

The U.S. Postal Service rolled out a new service, NetPost.Certified, which secures data sent to federal agencies

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Treasury official in transition

The IMC officially placed Thomas Wiesner at the head of its table, and he'll tackle security for Treasury later this year

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FDA may post biotech food info

A proposed rule calls for the FDA to post the ingredients of bioengineered foods while the agency reviews their safety

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Texas-size report pushes e-gov

According to a report from the state comptroller, technology initiatives could save the state more than a billion dollars

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Archives asks for Web freeze frames

NARA is asking all federal agencies to take a 'snapshot' of their public Web sites as they exist on or before Inauguration Day

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Contract awarded for malpractice databases

SRA has been awarded a contract to operate two databases for HHS with information on health care providers who have had malpractice settlements against them

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Internet economy keeps pressure on e-gov

A new report showing the vigor of the Internet economy makes a strong case for government to continue its advances in conducting business electronically

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OSD turns to seat management, Lockheed

Office of the Secretary of Defense officials used procurement reform provisions in negotiating a seat management contract with Lockheed Martin Corp.

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NMCI outsourcing director leaving

David Litchfield, one of the Navy's key civilians in charge of implementing NMCI, is leaving the program office

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Army IT exec eyes NMCI

In what is perhaps the most supportive statement of NMCI by an official from another service, the Army's deputy CIO said he likes what he sees so far

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NASIRE drafts digital vision

A new document released by NASIRE explains how the organization sees digital government coming into play for states

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FirstGov fine-tunes offerings

Online transactions, expanded links, refined search engine enhance governmentwide Internet portal

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Education set to hire deputy CIO

CIO Craig Luigart says he's nearly finished with hiring the 'core leadership' of a revamped office

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VHA computer specialists hit pay dirt

A settlement agreement has brought back pay to some computer specialists at the Veterans Health Administration

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Dot-com shakeout affects Langston

Former Pentagon deputy CIO's oneyear tenure as the No. 2 executive at a California dotcom may come to an end soon