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Features
Flagging Fraud
Billions of dollars are lost each year to payment errors and bogus benefit claims, and agencies are turning to technology for help.
News
From Nextgov.com: Progress is slow on cybersecurity goals, GAO reports
A lack of clear roles and responsibilities has hindered advances on President Obama’s strategy for safeguarding computer networks, officials tell watchdog.
News
From Nextgov.com: Supreme Court hears arguments in NASA privacy case
Justices will decide whether agency's background checks violate contractors' rights.
Analysis
Technology by Design
Enterprise architecture shifts IT strategy from the computer room to the boardroom.
News
From Nextgov.com: Results of cyber drill will help shape final version of response plan
Government, industry participants test procedures in simulated attack as officials put finishing touches on strategy.
News
From Nextgov.com: Senate panel tries again to push through data breach bill
Measure would require businesses and nonprofits to adopt security practices that protect stored information from unauthorized access.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Intel’s purchase of McAfee not a game changer for security
The buy pushes the chip maker further into the cyber market, but it won’t affect development.
News
From Nextgov.com: Most attacks on federal networks financially motivated
Data shows hackers want to steal money , not classified information.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Agencies could be prone to new kind of sophisticated cyberattack
The government should watch out for “man-in-the-browser” attacks that have been used to steal money from financial institutions, security expert says.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS moves forward with financial management system
Congress asks senior executives how a White House moratorium on such projects will affect the progress of the $450 million Transformation and Systems Consolidation program.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA ends financial management modernization project
Department will concentrate on smaller initiatives that have better odds of success and will make a difference.
News
From Nextgov.com: TSA will miss cargo screening deadline
Official says the United States should recognize international programs that meet its standards .
News
From Nextgov.com: Key lawmaker emphasizes need for new border security technology
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar also urges better collaboration with state law enforcement.
News
From Nextgov.com: 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.
Defense
White House to unveil revised ID management plan Friday
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.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Panel to recommend certifications for cybersecurity workforce
New report from nonpartisan commission will suggest the federal government establish a certifying body to test skills of potential hires.
News
From Nextgov.com: First responders still struggle to communicate, despite technology standards
Various interpretations of P25 specifications hamper interoperability among radio systems.
News
From Nextgov.com: Internet censorship proves counterproductive in curtailing terrorist recruitment
Intelligence gathered from extremists’ websites actually provides useful information to pursue criminals, witnesses tell lawmakers.
