Oversight
Agencies to share custom IT security training practices
But lack of requirements could stall efforts.
Oversight
Motion filed for additional archiving in search for missing White House e-mails
Independent organization claims Bush official contradicted herself.
Defense
NOAA completes tsunami warning system
Upgraded buoy network enables officials to better determine when to issue tsunami warnings to the public.
Defense
Defense officials still concerned about data lost in 2007 network attack
“We don’t know when they’ll use the information they stole,” Pentagon CIO says.
Tech
Information sharing is top priority for federal CIOs, says Pentagon official
Defense Department’s deputy chief information officer says data sharing, security are not mutually exclusive.
Tech
Contractor networks create security risk, Defense official says
Department launches initiatives to better protect sensitive data.
Defense
Users continue to compromise federal computer networks, says tech community
Survey results predict significant growth in identity management to combat security weaknesses.
Defense
OMB reports 60 percent increase in information security incidents
The news is “not necessarily a bad thing,” says administration’s top IT official.
Features
The Forest And the Trees
Agencies need to start considering IT as part of the big-picture strategic planning process.
Defense
DHS gives itself a ‘C’ for cybersecurity
OMB hints at new metrics for assessing agencies' vulnerability to computer attacks.
Defense
Lawmakers question effectiveness of ‘virtual fence’ on southwestern border
New plans for the Homeland Security’s border security effort extend deployment timeline to 2011.
Oversight
Congress continues probe into missing e-mails
House lawmakers wrangle over whether White House conducted government business from political e-mail accounts.
Tech
Microsoft announces principles to encourage interoperability
Changes could mean simpler integration of systems for federal agencies.
Oversight
Agencies’ transition to new telecom system slow
GSA says a lack of resources and buy-in from top officials are to blame for prolonged transfer to Networx.
Tech
GSA drives green IT procurements
Agency official touts efforts to reduce energy consumption; hints at pending acquisition regulations.
Tech
Government still suffers from information insecurity
Ensuring only authorized users have access to data is among the top challenges facing agencies, says GAO.
Management
Outside Job
As IT contracts expand, striking a balance between oversight and flexibility isn’t easy.
Defense
Los Alamos National Lab improves information security
GAO needs more data to determine whether security incidents will continue to decline.
Defense
Bush administration proposes $7.3 billion for IT security
Five agencies rank as unsatisfactory in cybersecurity compliance.
Defense
Border security dominates DHS technology budget request
Cybersecurity funds largely will come from alternative sources.
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