People
OMB to verify agency work on security settings
The Policy Utilization Assessment program will determine how well agencies have implemented the Federal Desktop Core Configuration, an OMB official said today.
People
FBI CIO Azmi will retire in October
Zalmai Azmi, the FBI's chief information officer since 2004, announced today that he will retire from the government Oct. 17. His successor has not been selected.
People
GAO: DHS needs data on acquisition authority
The Homeland Security Department’s special acquisition authority appears to be working, but better data would help it assess that success, the Government Accountability Office says.
People
Senate committee approves FISMA bill
The legislation would require agencies to continuously monitor and measure security controls, its sponsors say.
People
DHS seeks model telework demonstration program
The department’s chief administrative officer is seeking a consultant with experience in developing telework policies, guidelines and training to help workers do their jobs from remote locations.
People
Treasury's IT management said to need work
The Government Accountability Office found that the Treasury Department's implementation of the required Earned Value Management approach for project oversight should be improved.
People
GAO: Plans for VA's system need details
The VA's FLITE program replaces a system the department ended in 2004 after it had spent $342 million on it.
People
$20M Northern Border tech project kept alive
A House subcommittee chairman has rejected a request to cancel a $20 million high-tech program at the border of the United States and Canada.
People
Panel wants larger DHS acquisition workforce
A House committee has proposed spending $6.7 million for new DHS staff members who would check high-risk contracts.
People
Maj. Gen. Pollett nominated to be DISA chief
Pollett is currently serving as chief of staff for U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.
People
GAO finds problems with SBInet
A report says the SBInet high technology system continues to be “in a state of flux” with regard to what capabilities are to be delivered, and when.
People
Appropriations delay would hurt law enforcement wireless net
Existing radio systems are "falling apart" and vulnerable to hacks, according to the Justice Department's chief information officer.
People
Survey: Managers want management reform
Standard reporting systems, notification of cost problems and more communications are recommended in a survey from a software maker.
People
GAO: DOD should reassess security of command center
The Defense Department might have overlooked some security concerns when it consolidated command centers of NORAD and the Northern Command, according to the Government Accountability Office.
People
SAIC gets NASA contract
An extension of a technology services contract will support Marshall Space Flight Center, officials say.
People
Army touts speedy tech development at conference
Quicker deployment of new equipment is the new buzz among Army leaders at the Army Team C4ISR 2008 Joint Symposium.
People