Cybersecurity
State Department uses biometrics for computer access
An official says more than half of the 45,000 users of the department's unclassified network now use smart cards that contain biometrics to log onto that network.
Digital Government
What government data do you want to see?
Two open-government groups are asking the public what information it most wants the government to make more available and accessible online.
Cybersecurity
Obama starts review of cybersecurity programs
President Barack Obama has ordered an immediate review of the government's cybersecurity plan, programs and activities.
Cybersecurity
Biden urges cooperation on cybersecurity
Vice President Joe Biden urged cooperation with European allies on cybersecurity during his first major foreign policy speech since becoming vice president.
Cybersecurity
DHS wants cybersecurity sources
The Homeland Security Department wants to learn about industry's technical capabilities for supporting DHS' National Cyber Security Division.
Modernization
Stimulus bills excite IT community
The $900 billion economic stimulus package moving through Congress includes as much as $100 billion in IT initiatives and infrastructure investments – more than the federal government spent on all of its IT needs last year.
People
DHS turns to old model for R&D
Research centers can help with technology acquisitions, but they raise ethics concerns.
Cybersecurity
Bill aims to prevent over-classification
The House has passed a measure with information technology components that's designed to improve information sharing by preventing the Homeland Security Department from over-classifying data.
Cybersecurity
House again passes traveler redress bill
The House has again passed a measure that would require enhanced redress processes for passengers misidentified by databases or terrorist watch lists.
Modernization
GPO's new content system advances
The Government Printing Office's new content repository system has more than 150,000 documents and will soon replace GPO's current system.
Digital Government
Stimulus bill has $250m for fusion centers
The Senate measure would upgrade state and local information-sharing centers.
Modernization
Stimulus bills have millions for State's IT
The House and Senate versions of bills designed to stimulate the economy would provide hundreds of millions for the State Department's information technology programs, but the Senate measure would provide much more.
Cybersecurity
Bill would change security clearance process
House members have introduced legislation that would require reporting on governmentwide adjudication and investigation standards for the security clearance process.
Cybersecurity
DNI releases new information-sharing policy
The outgoing Director of National Intelligence recently directed intelligence agencies to share their intelligence and analyses by integrating IT systems.
People
Opening the info doors
Access to government information is about to get much easier, if the new president's early actions are any indication.
Cybersecurity
Intell agencies getting new architecture
The country’s intelligence agencies are getting a new information technology architecture that will allow analysts to quickly access data, improve electronic communication, and facilitate collaboration.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano directs review of DHS' cybersecurity efforts
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has called for a review of the department's cybersecurity efforts as part of a wide-ranging review of DHS' programs and strategies.
Modernization
DNI nominee lists cybersecurity as priority
Dennis Blair, President Barack Obama's nominee to be the country's top intelligence official, said protecting networks is a priority.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano orders review of DHS' intelligence-sharing
Janet Napolitano, the Homeland Security Department's new secretary, has ordered officials to review and evaluate how the department shares intelligence with nonfederal authorities.
People
Obama memo mentions CTO
President Barack Obama directed future chief technology officer to work with the heads of the Office and Management and Budget and the General Services Administration to develop recommendations for an open government directive.
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