Cybersecurity
Inspector general: DHS' cybersecurity efforts only partly successful
Many operational aspects remain unclear and incomplete, the inspector general says.
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Stone confirmed as TSA boss
Rear Adm. David Stone has been confirmed as the new administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.
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Boosting CIOs' stature
Experts and lawmakers debated ways to improve the effectiveness of federal CIOs.
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IRS auditors call for constraints on contractors' computer access
Investigators say some contractors blatantly circumvented IRS security policies and procedures.
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Protest puts off IRS competitive sourcing deal
Union officials say the contract was for supporting mainframe operations at 10 campuses where the IRS has large data centers.
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Experts: Cybersecurity needs education, standards, partnerships
There's a dire need for functional cybersecurity, experts tell the House Science Committee.
Cybersecurity
The outsourcing hole
As more software development is shifted overseas, concerns grow about security
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GAO Web site redesign improves efficiency
It's an example of agencies' growing interest in improving online services.
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She's looked at tech from both sides now
ATF's former CIO Marguerite Moccia builds a link between IT and finance.
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Editorial: Prepare for the worst
Federal managers who have been reluctant to let employees telecommute may be running out of options.
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The ups and downs of pay banding
Simply putting in the time may no longer pay off for federal workers.
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Agencies find greener pastures
Agencies showed significant progress on the President's Management Agenda, particularly in workforce management and budget and performance integration.
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GSA moves personnel
Casey Coleman becomes CIO, replacing Jimmy Parker, who was named assistant regional administrator of GSA's Heartland Region.
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DHS names Border and Transportation CIO
Charles Armstrong becomes the first chief information officer at the Border and Transportation Security Directorate.
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Experts push for health IT power
Congress should make sure the health information technology coordinator has the power to implement standards, experts told a House subcommittee this week.
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Agencies grow greens
OMB's latest score card shows progress in the President's Management Agenda.
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Lobbyists hire Tad Anderson
OMB's associate administrator for e-government and information technology will join Dutko Government Markets, a lobbying firm.
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Quick hiring can happen now
Agencies should learn how to use flexible hiring rules already in place before seeking new ones, experts told lawmakers this week.
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CTO of DISA to leave
Dawn Meyerriecks, chief technology officer for the Defense Information Systems Agency, will leave government at the end of July.
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