Defense
Defense board sounds louder alarm about foreign software development
Report warns against risk of relying on software written overseas, calls for checking code and more U.S. software development.
Tech
DHS driver’s license rules may come sooner than required
OMB may finish its review in less than 90 days after receiving 21,000 comments from states on REAL ID implementation.
Tech
Battle over VA's data breach heads to mediation
Plaintiffs allege that department's failure to enact proper protocols left their personal information unprotected.
Defense
Panel eyes ways to enhance hospital communications
Advisory committee was formed to ensure that medical facilities can communicate with each other during disasters.
Defense
Data program for port security to be launched
Initiative calls for scanning technology to be deployed at seven overseas ports to determine its capabilities.
Tech
Virtual training companies offer products to military
Services seek “immersive simulations” to prepare future troops.
Tech
Peering into the crystal ball of technology
Take our online survey on where the federal technology market is headed.
Defense
America already is in a cyber war, analyst says
Former CIA official cites 37,000 reported breaches of government and private systems in fiscal 2007.
Defense
Ten fingerprints to be required at some airports for foreign visitors
New US-VISIT system will be used at Dulles next week and be deployed at nine other airports by next March.
Oversight
FCC agenda in disarray in wake of questions and concerns
Efforts to re-regulate cable industry fall victim to intense lobbying.
Defense
Internet attacks grow more sophisticated
Information security research group points to Web applications and end users as the biggest threats to agency systems.
Tech
European Parliament sets funding for satellite navigation system
Plan to develop Galileo system as answer to U.S. Global Positioning System had faltered earlier this year.
Defense
Report: Defense made IT purchases without competition
Inspectors general find department did not follow rules when ordering off National Institutes of Health multiple award contracts.
Tech
Congressman seeks to revive network neutrality debate
Rep. Edward Markey will introduce legislation next month, aims to put the issue back in the spotlight on Capitol Hill next year.
Oversight
Physicians: Senate health IT bill would give unfair ratings
Bill is aimed at jump-starting a nationwide electronic health records program.
Tech
FCC spectrum award marks beginning of national safety network
New broadband network will support a broad range of applications for first responders.
Tech
Courts offer libraries free access to e-records
Service would be available at 16 library systems nationwide under a joint project of the courts and the Government Printing Office.
Oversight
Public, private sectors differ on 'green' efforts
Online survey finds that government managers have more knowledge of energy-efficient data centers.
Tech
FCC announces creation of telehealth initiative
The plan will fund dedicated broadband networks for telehealth activities, like videoconference consultations or second opinions from out-of-state specialists.
Defense