People
Transition Watch: Talk heats up about CTO job description
As well as speculation over who would take the job as the government’s chief technology officer under President-elect Obama, there’s almost as much talk about what the CTO would do once in office.
People
Transition Watch: Ranking the federal CTO candidates
The competition for the job as the government’s chief technology officer in the Obama administration is heating up.
People
Transition Watch: Obama sets transition ethics rules
President-elect Barack Obama has set guidelines for people working in his transition operation, including a ban on lobbyists working on issues related to their lobbying efforts.
People
Transition Watch: Tim Young leaves OMB
Tim Young, who spearheaded the Office of Management and Budget’s e-government and information technology revival, is leaving Nov. 21.
Digital Government
EC proposes legislation for an info-sharing network
The European Commission recently proposed legislation that would enable members of the European Union to share information about critical infrastructure protection via a secure network.
Digital Government
Report: Some good news on government IT security
A recent report states that the government has greatly improved its use of security technology, but lags on policies for training employees about it.
Digital Government
Survey: Low confidence in government IT area
A survey shows a decline in confidence in IT spending in government sectors.
Digital Government
Loudoun library goes live with countywide wiki
The wiki, LoudounPedia, lets users add information to the Web site, in areas such as education, day care, health and sports.
People
Also in the News: Army PEO Soldier Brown to be deputy acquisition chief
Brig. Gen Mark Brown will move from his job as Program Executive Officer Soldier and become the Army’s deputy for acquisition and systems management, according to Defense Tech.
People
Also in the News: Fed IT to gain from rising U.S. unemployment?
With a nationwide rise in unemployment, the federal government USAjobs.gov site has seen a dramatic 45 percent increase in visitors over the past six months, Computerworld reports.
Digital Government
Also in the News: States mandate widespread data encryption
Many businesses will have to encrypt data on computers, PDAs and even smart phones or face hefty fines under laws in a growing number of states, according to the Wall Street Journal.
People
States expect perks from the plan
Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative will eventually involve the private sector and state and local governments.
Digital Government
Upcoming transition creates uncertainty
The next few months are critical to CNCI as the government transitions to a new administration.
Digital Government
Unlocking the national cybersecurity initiative
The Bush administration slowly reveals its cybersecurity initiative — and its impact on federal IT.
Acquisition
Inside the protection business
EMC’s Shannon Kellogg paints a sobering picture of growing online threats and overburdened security officials.
People
GAO offers Navy some praise on ERP controls
However, continuing weaknesses with some management controls have have contributed to a two-year delay in the enterprise resource planning program.
People
Citizen calls for aid will help direct relief efforts
DHS officials seek a systematic approach for state call centers to use when responding to calls for assistance during emergencies.
People
Army retools knowledge culture
The service defines new knowledge management principles tailored to net-centric environment.
People
5 ways to juice performance
Individual and agency performance alike will remain top concerns in the next administration.
People
DHS seeks template for responding to emergency calls
The Texas A&M Research Foundation will review all 2-1-1 calls for assistance made in Texas after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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