Cybersecurity
Audit: TSA has weak IT security controls
The agency took some corrective action in fiscal 2008 but still fell short in critical areas, according to a recent audit.
People
Feds to give states $250M for education data
States will get the $250 million for student data systems under the economic stimulus law.
People
White House starts transparency Web site
The White House today started operating its Open Government Initiative Web site.
Digital Government
Feds launch Data.gov today
The Obama administration today got the Data.gov Web site up and running. It offers federal databases to the public.
Modernization
Senate IT oversight bill progresses
A Senate panel has approved legislation to require federal agencies to set up Web sites to track IT projects and create 'tiger teams' for troubled projects.
People
SSA data center to go green
The Social Security Administration intends to incorporate green IT solutions in its new $800 million data center.
People
GSA outlines role for green buildings office
In a new plan, GSA describes the role of the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings under the economic stimulus law.
Cybersecurity
Health IT program needs ID management
The Obama administration's health IT initiative needs strong identity management tools to protect patient privacy, according to vendors, providers and other experts at a panel today.
People
CMS to spend $905M on IT systems support
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will develop IT systems to monitor incentive payments to doctors and hospitals.
Modernization
CBP to spend $100M on SBInet
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will use the money to improve its border surveillance technology and communications.
People
Obama budget has $148B for research
President Obama wants to spend $555 million more on federal science research and development in 2010, according to his top science adviser.
People
Health IT panel aims for middle road
The new federal panel that will advise on health IT standards begins discussing its goals.
People
Industry skeptical of proposed contractor cuts
Some companies disagree with the president’s plans to reduce the defense contractor workforce, but they are reluctant to antagonize their federal customers.
People
Battle lines drawn on competitive sourcing
Government contractors have deep concerns about the Clean Up Act, which would uphold limits on outsourcing.
Cybersecurity
GAO: Secure Flight improved IT security
The Secure Flight passenger screening program has improved IT security and privacy controls in the last five months, auditors say.
People
Obama backs whistle-blowers but not in intell
The Obama administration wants to sign a whistle-blower bill but not for intelligence workers, according to a senior Justice Department official.
Modernization
Napolitano wants millions for IT
Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano told a House committee today about DHS' plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in IT systems.
Modernization
IG: DHS data centers at risk
The Homeland Security Department didn't consider risks from hurricanes when it set up its new backup data center in Mississippi, according to a new report.
Digital Government
Administration helps with estimating jobs created
The White House released a guide to help agencies measure the jobs created by the economic stimulus law.
Cybersecurity