Cybersecurity
Smart grid standards released
The government has released a list of 16 interoperability and security standards for the smart electric grid.
Modernization
DNSsec deadline looms
A requirement for all agencies to apply a security fix to their Web sites by the end of the year might catch some agencies by surprise.
Cybersecurity
Federal 100 winner: Matthew P. Barrett
Matthew Barrett leads the NIST team that operates SCAP, the National Vulnerability Database, the National Checklist Program and the SCAP Laboratory Accreditation program.
Modernization
NIST creates cloud-computing team
The team will identify possible risks to federal agencies that use the emerging technology and determine how to make it secure, a NIST official said.
Modernization
Senate to vote on Stimulus cut for IT
Sens. Nelson and Collins are promoting an amendment that would cut $83 billion from the stimulus package, including reductions in major IT items.
Digital Government
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Digital Government
NIST calls for research on innovative technology
NIST is collecting reports on topics such as alternative energy, personal medicine and nanotechnology before awarding funding through the Technology Innovation Program.
Cybersecurity