Cybersecurity
White House officially hands cyber oversight to DHS
Memo outlining cybersecurity duties seen as a response to Congress' call for better compliance with security law.
Cybersecurity
Official calls securing critical infrastructure against cyberattack impractical
An Energy intelligence official says utilities and companies operating major industries cannot afford to check all technology products for vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
IRS fails to identify contractors with access to taxpayer data
Many annual security reviews also were not conducted and weaknesses in computer systems were not checked for fixes.
Modernization
Agencies wary of handing over security management to cloud providers
Officials still want to manage certain controls internally, report finds.
Digital Government
TSA will miss cargo screening deadline
Official says the United States should recognize international programs that meet its standards.
Digital Government
Key lawmaker emphasizes need for new border security technology
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar also urges better collaboration with state law enforcement.
Cybersecurity
National ID management plan draft short on details
Online users and a former top IT official question how security and privacy will be addressed in the proposed strategy to verify identities online.
Digital Government
Obama administration cracks down on late, over budget IT projects
White House orders review of all high-risk IT initiatives, halts investments in financial system modernization efforts.
Digital Government
TSA looks for administrative software to support Secure Flight
The growing program requires administrative software to manage the comings and goings of government and contractor staff, and to track equipment such as phones and computers.
Digital Government
White House to unveil revised ID management plan Friday
Strategy will build on past efforts, including the Bush administration's attempt to establish universal credentials for accessing federal buildings and computers.
Modernization
For contractors, offering federal cloud services is a risky business
Security and data retention requirements specific to the government raise the stakes for vendors to make sure they frame their services correctly, law firm says.
Digital Government
DHS official thinks future of virtual border fence project is bleak
Executive director of the Secure Border Initiative says the electronic surveillance program 'already doesn't look like a wise thing to do.'
Cybersecurity
DHS needs power to compel agencies to fix security holes
The Office of Management and Budget also should have the authority to tell federal managers they will help pay for the work or bluntly say they must find the money, experts tell Congress.
Cybersecurity
DHS: President has adequate authority to handle cyber emergencies
Existing laws allow the commander in chief to control communications during wars, senior official notes.
Ideas
Advantage of Executive (Cyber) Privilege
What's the biggest advantage of taking the job of cybersecurity coordinator at the White House? Being able to turn your nose up at Congress, apparently.
Cybersecurity
A governmentwide cybersecurity purchasing contract gains converts
Experts say the expanding security threat calls for a program that allows agencies to buy cyber equipment and services within days off a vehicle designed after the massive Networx telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Draft plans to consolidate data centers due this month
Finals submissions, due by the end of July, will include a detailed inventory and information on the types of servers and processes used in each center and how much power they consume.
Cybersecurity
Bill: President could order companies to deploy security fixes
If the government believes private networks that operate the nation's critical infrastructure are threatened, then companies could be required to follow specific security measures.
Digital Government
IG says computer systems connected to Homeland Security network are not secure
Sensitive information is at risk, watchdog reports.
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