Cybersecurity

NRC awards information systems security contract

MAR will lead a team under a $40 million contract to support commission's security certification and accreditation process implementation.

Modernization

DOE to seek new technologies

A new associate CIO will be responsible for tracking new products and introducing suitable ones to the department.

People

SRA adds brass to board

Retired Army Gen. Larry Ellis will join the company’s board of directors Sept. 1.

Modernization

IBM to pay $1.3B for security provider

The company said the purchase of Internet Security Systems is "an important addition to its security and privacy services business.”

People

NOAA CIO moves to Energy

Carl Staton, who will become deputy CIO at the Energy Department, said technical and career opportunities lured him away.

People

Energy deputy CIO to retire

Gordon Errington is leaving the agency Sept. 30, ending 33 years of government service.

People

Professor nominated to head regulatory affairs office

Susan Dudley's appointment awaits Senate confirmation.

People

SBA names chief of staff

Joel Szabat will be a primary adviser to SBA Administrator Steven Preston.

People

Williams works to correct GSA's business

"Selected, targeted" early-outs and buyouts could be possible if business volume cannot make the agency financially viable, the Federal Acquisition Service commissioner said today.

Cybersecurity

IRS workers violate e-mail policy

Treasury inspector general recommends instituting a program to monitor e-mail content on employees’ computers.

People

Editorial: The need for advice

There is a real need for objective recommendations from groups that can take the time and effort to study important issues, dissect them and present them coherently and cohesively.

People

Welles: Are you really ready to retire?

Employees approaching retirement need more info and less wishful thinking about their options.

People

Inside OPM’s new telework guidelines

Detailed guidance focuses on pandemic emergencies, information security.

People

Air Force to reduce IT personnel

The smart use of technology allows for a leaner, smaller force

People

Ex-DOT secretary joins ICx Technologies board

The company's CEO praised Slater's commitment to intelligent transportation systems and responses to natural disasters while leading DOT.

People

Census Bureau seeks consulting support

It wants to observe best practices from the 2010 census to apply to the 2020 one.

Modernization

DataPath announces exec moves

The company has added to and promoted members of its corporate management team.

People

Nasdaq notifies GTSI of possible delisting

In other news, the company promoted its vice president of finance and corporate controller to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer.

People

Combat Communications Squadron to move to Guam

Based in South Korea, the squadron is responsible for rapid mobile communications deployment for wartime contingencies or natural disasters in the entire Korea area of operations.

People

DISA names spectrum office director

Paige Atkins worked at DOD's Joint Spectrum Center as chief of the Aerospace Systems Division from 1988 to 1997.