People
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.
People
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
Senators urge adoption of guidelines for sharing sensitive info
At least 50 sensitive but unclassified designations exist, leading to confusion about the rules for sharing such information, Sens. Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins said.
Cybersecurity
GSA jump-starts HSPD-12
Retooled Managed Services Office to begin issuing cards under new contract by July.
People
IRMCO honors Katrina work, income data system
C. Donald Babers won for his oversight of the government’s post-hurricane housing recovery and reconstruction efforts, and HUD earned an award for a system that monitors housing eligibility.
People
Orange County to revisit outsourcing numbers
An initial assessment compared county and contractor labor costs, based on salary and benefits, but it did not directly compare specific job classifications, a county auditor says.
Modernization
In pursuit of consolidation
Michigan’s data centers were vulnerable, but not all managers welcomed consolidation.
People
Report: Center needed to oversee identity theft efforts
The center would allow authorities, regulatory agencies and the private sector to consolidate, analyze and share identity theft information and practices, according to a report from the President’s Identity Theft Task Force.
Cybersecurity
NASCIO: Employees are biggest IT threat
A new report suggests training and access audits to help curb insider threats.
Modernization