People
GAO: TSA still hasn't fixed Secure Flight
The agency has not developed complete systems requirements for Secure Flight or done essential systems testing, a report finds.
Cybersecurity
DOD toughens up wireless LAN security rules
Besides tougher and encryption standards, the new policy also requires intrusion detection systems that can geo-locate hackers or rogue access points.
Modernization
Walker: Limit the information agencies collect
Limiting the personal information that is collected and restricting the information that is stored are practical measures for avoiding information breaches.
Cybersecurity
VA conducts security review of laptop PCs, bars nondepartment PCs from VPN
Agency has also suspended the practice of permitting employees in the Veterans Benefit Administration from removing claims files from office computers and working on them at home.
Cybersecurity
DOD data center worked overtime on stolen personnel files
Data specialists spent last weekend sifting through records to determine that the missing Veterans Affairs database also contained info on active-duty personnel.
Modernization
GPO seeks vendor to run D.C. identity card facility
The cards are part of a Homeland Security Presidential Directive requiring agencies to issue standard ID credentials to all employees and contractors.
Cybersecurity
VA hit with two class-action suits over data theft
The Consumer Coalition for Health Privacy has also asked HHS to conduct a privacy review of health data.
Modernization
DISA seeks input on insider threat tools
The Defense Information Systems Agency seeks a tool that could counter insider threats to DOD information systems.
Modernization
Sign-ups for FirstGov’s e-mail alerts, RSS increase
FirstGov.gov has become a popular Web site for its e-mail alerts, especially since the personal information of millions of U.S. veterans was stolen.
Cybersecurity
Postal Service plans HSPD-12 buy
USPS will prequalify vendors to oversee the implementation of its personal identity verification card system.
Cybersecurity
VA names new info security czar
Department taps Marine Vietnam vet and former Arizona county attorney for key slot.
People
Appian supplies management software for DISA e-commerce
Appian will provide business process management software for the Defense Information Systems Agency's e-procurement system.
Cybersecurity
Senate hearing: VA data theft should be wake-up call
Panel criticizes agency for waiting three weeks before alerting veterans to security breach
Cybersecurity
VA chief vows "relentless" exam of data protection policies
Every agency employee will be required to complete cybersecurity and information privacy courses by June 30.
Cybersecurity
VA needs 26 million envelopes, fast
Department plans mass mailing to inform all vets of data theft.
People
Extra funds could help USGS map portal flourish
More money would help the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geospatial One-Stop overcome interoperability issues among federal, state, local and private organizations.
Modernization
VA cannot allay vets' fear of identity theft
Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.) introduced legislation May 23 to provide free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others affected by the computer or data theft.
Cybersecurity
Americans want better data security laws
An April survey of 1,150 adults found that less than one in five believe that existing laws are sufficient to protect them on the Internet.
People
OMB reminds agencies to secure information
Agencies told to review policies for safeguarding personal information and include the findings in their upcoming FISMA reports due this fall.
Cybersecurity