Defense
From Nextgov: U.S. supercomputer experts assess radiation risks amid crisis at Japanese nuclear facility
The National Nuclear Security Administration activates a California-based center to process predictive models based on available information.
Tech
From Nextgov: U.S. might be giving away sensitive military technology, report finds
A major decline in the number of foreign worker visas screened by Commerce is part of the problem, GAO says.
News
From Nextgov: CIA website disruption may have been work of a prankster
As agency continues probe, specialists theorize on denial of service similar to recent attack by defenders of WikiLeaks.
Trends
Cyber Staffing
Official tracks qualified agency specialists to boost proficiency across the nation.
News
From Nextgov.com: Program to automate immigration processing is vulnerable to insider threats
Watchdog says USCIS officials have not indicated how they will correct shortcomings .
News
From Nextgov.com: If government shuts down, bye-bye BlackBerry
The law could force agencies to sever access to Web mail and portable Internet devices.
Pay & Benefits
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity brings new wrinkle to 'essential' personnel
Threat of government shutdown has IT managers updating contingency plans for the digital age.
News
From Nextgov.com: Administration's budget would expand DHS' acquisition force
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano says the boost will improve contract management at the department.
News
From Nextgov.com: Lawmakers scrutinize delayed immigration processing program
The USCIS Transformation program is pushed back to 2022, and estimated now to cost $2.2 billion.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security seeks major boost in cybersecurity funds
DHS would coordinate with Pentagon through National Security Agency to protect civilian and military networks from intrusions.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Administration's 2012 budget plan relies on IT savings
By consolidating data centers, insourcing technology jobs and other measures, agencies could save $149 million.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Cybersecurity bill could be stalled by House-Senate differences
Issue of whether to tackle protections piecemeal or as a package are unresolved, along with question of where to centralize federal authority.
Oversight
House fails to pass PATRIOT Act extension
White House officials said President Obama would not veto the bill.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: White House gets tough on ID card reader requirements
OMB tells agencies it will withhold funds for other programs if they don’t comply with directive.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Mismanagement, cost and schedule problems plague immigration system upgrade
Officials at Citizenship and Immigration Services awarded contract despite the failure of a demonstration pilot .
Oversight
White House seeks to bust myths about talking to contractors
Memo stresses that so long as officials follow ethics rules, early communication with vendors can help agencies craft stronger solicitations.
Trends
Service Interrupted
WikiLeaks fiasco reinforces push to set security standards for cloud services.
News
From Nextgov.com: Test affirms United States' ability to circumvent Internet censors
Administration calls for Egypt to restore cell phone, Internet access after regime blocked feeds .
News
From Nextgov.com: White House considers relaxing cloud security requirements
Industry officials say some FedRAMP mandates hinder implementation of plans to outsource more computing to Web services companies.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: House, Senate Judiciary chairs clash over extending online spy provisions
Senate measure offers a longer-term solution and more oversight than the rival House proposal.
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