Defense
From Nextgov: Homeland Security secretary promises more information sharing
Janet Napolitano says collaborating with state and local governments is crucial to counterterrorism.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Most federal CIOs have direct line to agency leaders
The majority report to top executives, survey shows , but they seek more influence over strategic direction.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Group unveils security controls to thwart cyberattacks
Guidelines designed to offer protection against known attacks on agency systems.
News
From Nextgov.com: DISA to limit use of time-and-materials contracts
The agency will favor performance-based arrangements , officials say.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS announces departmentwide efficiency review
Secretary Napolitano asks managers to submit reports on ways to reduce costs and streamline processes , with technology likely to be a cornerstone of the effort.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Bush's cyber chief calls national security initiative too secret
Greg Garcia says plan to protect major networks was coordinated and effective, but admits DHS could have done more to share information.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS set to begin tech component of troubled border network
SBI Director Mark Borkowski says the program's on track but faces funding hurdles and Secretary Janet Napolitano's history of skepticism.
Managing Technology
Reaching for the Clouds
Shared approach provides IT tools when they’re needed and cuts costs when they’re not.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Tougher security standards coming for removable storage devices
Modifications to contracts would require protections from worms and viruses, and stronger encryption requirements.
Oversight
Breach of federal jobs site highlights need for contractor liability, security observer says
Hacked information could be used for targeted phishing attacks and other scams.
Defense
From Nexgov.com: Defense cybersecurity budget request likely a third more than reported
More than $1 billion in fiscal 2009 IT security budget request embedded in general program spending, not linked to networks, research group estimates.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Online specialists praise, question White House Web site
WhiteHouse.gov has solid content, but online researchers wonder how the Obama administration will manage the flood of public feedback it has invited.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: White House ordered to search employee computers for missing e-mails
Directive, which includes memory sticks, CDs and DVDs, is part of an effort to find messages from a period of more than two years.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: FBI studies biometrics to plan its future research
Report recommends how to improve the technologies the bureau and other agencies use to identify individuals .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: After more than a year, Canon is back on GSA Schedule
After dropping its GSA contract in face of questions about its pricing, the company is back with cheaper products .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Governments accounted for 1 out of 5 data breaches
Reports show that in 2008 most incidents occurred while data was in transit.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: War gaming offers agencies methodology for assessing risk
Simulation technique should not be reserved for military operations, industry specialist says.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Agency to assess value of electronic health networks
Researchers will canvass Colorado providers to find out if they've found an online information exchange useful .
Managing Technology
Mind Meld
With computers now controlling critical assets, it's more important than ever for cyber and physical security managers to work together.
News
From Nextgov.com: Obama administration looks to fill more than 300 IT positions
Defense has the most open presidentially appointed technology jobs .
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