Cybersecurity
DHS releases new details on Einstein 3 intrusion prevention pilot
The Homeland Security Department plans to use another agency and an Internet Service Provider to test capabilities and processes for its planned next generation network security program.
People
FBI promises IT modernization slowdown is a smart move
The FBI has put the brakes on key aspects of its massive computer overhaul project, at a cost of up to $30 million in overruns, to deal with design changes and technical problems.
Modernization
Agencies crafting transparency plans with a full suggestion inbox
Agencies are expected to incorporate into their upcoming open government plans some of the thousands of ideas and comments they've received from the public through an online outreach effort since Feb. 6.
Cybersecurity
Bill revision addresses fear that president could gain emergency power to control Internet
A new draft of cybersecurity legislation in the Senate seeks to boost government collaboration with industry to protect critical information systems from cyber threats.
Digital Government
Does playing video games really make you smarter?
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency wants quantitative research on how immersion in virtual worlds affects real world performance.
Cybersecurity
DHS freezes spending on virtual fence project
The department plans to keep freeze in place until a review is completed.
Cybersecurity
DHS, industry to try fusion centers for classified data swap
The Homeland Security Department plans to use state and local intelligence fusion centers to share classified data on cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Cyber defenders play offense in security contest
Participants in the Cyber Security Challenge II tried to rack up points by hacking systems of competitors and those of fictional agencies.
Modernization
House bill targets Internet censorship
Legislation in the House would require the National Science Foundation to set up a foundation to fund programs to defeat Internet censorship.
Digital Government
How will Google/China spat end?
Google CEO Eric Schmidt told reporters he expects some resolution soon to his company's dispute with China, but didn't specify a date or say what form that could take.
Modernization
Information handcuffs: Counterterrorism IT needs support from the top, Congress told
Intelligence agencies face policy and privacy questions as they look to harness IT to fix problems identified after the failed Christmas Day bombing attempt.
Digital Government
NASA rethinks $1.5B enterprise data center contract
NASA recently announced that it would be reworking its plans for acquiring an enterprise data center to better meet the agency's needs.
Cybersecurity
Obama announces new pick to head TSA
Robert Harding, former director for operations at the Defense Intelligence Agency, is President Barack Obama's new pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
Digital Government
More details emerge on Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative
The White House on March 2 released a summary of the 12 parts of a classified, expansive computer security initiative that was started in January 2008.
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