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Cybersecurity
The digital big bang
In FCW’s 20 years, nothing has changed government IT more than the Internet. Here are five ways the Web changed our world.
Cybersecurity
FAA to block wireless activity near agency networks
It has signed a contract with a small business to install a wireless intrusion-detection system at air traffic control centers, FAA training centers and headquarters.
Digital Government
NNSA supercomputer is world's second fastest
It is the fastest general-purpose machine available to the Energy Department’s three NNSA labs.
Modernization
FTI delay leaves FAA paying for two systems at once
The agency now plans to complete the transition to the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure by December 2008, not December 2007 as originally planned.
Digital Government
Ecma International approves Office Open XML standard
The standard will join the Open Document Format as approved file standards for documents.
Digital Government
NASA, space sector throw party for future space leaders
Space agency wants to attract students to work toward 2020 moon missions.
People
Web extra: County clerks like Webcasting
Technology saves time and makes process of taking minutes and responding to requests easier.
People
Webcasting offers window into government
More municipalities use the technology to put public meetings and training videos online.
People
Verdict out on cameras in Supreme Court
Although legislation to allow video coverage of proceedings has been circulating since at least the 105th Congress, none of the bills has been enacted, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
Stolen DOT computers lead to laptop theft ring
Investigators still are not certain if data on one of the laptops had been encrypted.
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Digital Government
Web 2.0 for feds
A few federal agencies have ventured into the virtual realm of wikis, avatars and video sharing known as Web 2.0.
Digital Government
Democratic leaders vow to focus on research
Pelosi says a Democratic-led House will try to fix basic science education problems.
Digital Government
DOE supercomputer could aid global warming research
The system, which will be developed in the next five years, could also help in researching nuclear weapon decay and human genome mapping.
People
DOI financial, business management system goes live
Interior takes a big step toward consolidating its financial and business management platforms.
People
Weak education system threatens U.S. innovation, study says
Right now, the United States still leads the pack, but that could change, a Council on Competitiveness report states.
Modernization
Circuit
Only NASA can prevent forest fires; Read the fine print; Decode IPv6 and win prizes; Students hit the books to stop terrorists.
Cybersecurity
A career as a secrecy watchdog
Steven Aftergood condemns the abuses of overclassification, excessive secrecy.
Cybersecurity
DOT faces new security challenges in 2007
Risk analyst says process improvements could lapse if Congress relaxes oversight.
