People
SmartBuy encryption award to be available to states
GSA and DOD expect to award their selection for encryption products for mobile data security under the program June 15.
People
Awards honor CFOs' tech achievements
Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner won the Michael G. Devine Hall of Fame Award for career achievement.
People
FBI plans to integrate nationwide gang data
The technology would include a Signs, Symbols and Terminology database that identifies the characteristics of gangs.
Digital Government
IAC, ACT recognize military's asset-tracking initiative
Eight federal, state and local projects received the 2007 Intergovernmental Solutions Award for innovation.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers push compromise on ID cards
Bill calls for enhanced driver's licenses and changes to border passport program.
Modernization
Security gets image-conscious
Video-analysis software is getting better at spotting suspicious activity, but a developing market still warrants caution.
People
On duty: 24-hour video guards
The latest digital video gear is a big improvement over older analog equipment. Here's what you need to make digital security work for you.
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Draft approach to data classification moving forward
DHS, DOJ and others are finalizing a less complex, more consistent way to tag information for all agencies.
Modernization
Coming soon: the Autobahn network
Federal agencies will be able to reserve a fast lane on one of the world’s fastest networks.
People
DHS vows to fix information network
Feds are collaborating with state and local first responders to improve data sharing.
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NASCIO: Set policy before collaborating
State CIOs eyeing cross-boundary collaboration should define the goals of the effort and success criteria, the group says.
People
States move warily on Real ID
Officials still crave funding and firm guidance on nationwide standards for driver’s licenses.
People
GAO: DHS finally acts to put HSIN on track
The department has started, belatedly, to apply management and coordination planning for the Web-based system for sharing data with state and local emergency responders, GAO reports.
People
DHS launches project portal for first responders
TechSolutions Web site asks first responders to submit potential initiatives for DHS' Science and Technology Directorate to work on.
People
States make case for Real ID help
Several CIOs request more grant funding from DHS to pay for federal mandate.
People
States pushing through IT consolidation
CIOs say overcoming culture resistance isn't the only challenge to merging networks.
People
GSA names emergency response chief
Richard Reed is leading GSA’s Office of Emergency Response and Recovery.
Digital Government
Putting security on the map
California map flap rekindles debate about public access to government geospatial data.
People
State CIOs struggle to get federal funds for IT programs
Forty state CIOs met with DHS officials during NASCIO's D.C. Fly-In to talk about getting support for Real ID Act implementation.
Digital Government