Digital Government
States, localities slam U.S. government for not sharing info
Law enforcement officials say feds should build a national counterterrorism network to make information exchange easier.
Digital Government
New certification aims to improve security of computer applications
ISC2 to begin offering in 2009 training in the seven stages of software development and use to reduce vulnerabilities in software code.
Digital Government
Obama's transparency proposals seen as ambitious
Cost and culture could make adoption of Web 2.0 technologies a tough sell, industry sources say.
Cybersecurity
Energy's unclassified networks still open to cyberattack
Inspector general reports that while progress has been made, systems remain vulnerable.
Digital Government
Reports cite progress, obstacles in IRS modernization efforts
IG: Agency's oversight of major IT project inadequate, and delivery of the 2008 stimulus checks taxed system.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog agency cites flaws in DHS cybersecurity program
More energy should go into predicting and preventing future attacks, GAO says.
Cybersecurity
Panel says DHS should not oversee cybersecurity
Nonpartisan commission recommends White House take the lead on protecting federal computer networks.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security to direct cybersecurity initiative
Defense and intelligence agencies will support the governmentwide effort.
Digital Government
House Democrats slam Bush administration for failure to comply with 9/11 act
Homeland Security Committee's ranking Republican calls the report a "political stunt."
Digital Government
Standards for accreditation of labs that test voting machines inconsistent
NIST must strengthen assessments to ensure labs are qualified, GAO reports.
Digital Government
GAO finds management flaws in Navy modernization efforts
Cost overruns, delays and failure to properly address risk are among the management issues stalling two programs.
Cybersecurity
Security holes: Not enough money or not spending wisely?
Agency systems are wide open. Cyber attacks are growing more sophisticated. Is it a problem of not enough money or not spending wisely?
Digital Government
IRS finds unauthorized Web servers connected to its networks
Unknown servers are passed over for security patches, leaving agency networks open to attack, IG reports.
Digital Government
Agencies increase adoption of e-travel services
Northrop Grumman's application has serviced 1 million trips.
Digital Government
DHS to use controversial centers during political conventions
Department will turn to fusion centers to collect and analyze security information that civil libertarians say could violate the public's privacy.
Digital Government
Companies' reorganizations reflect more public sector collaboration
Cisco, NetApp combine government and education units to provide integrated solutions for all sectors.
Digital Government