Digital Government
IRS looks for IT improvements
The agency plans to set a new direction for its information technology operations by the end of the year, its CIO said this morning.
Digital Government
NIST releases security controls proposal
The tech standards group released the first draft of a publication describing mandated security controls for federal information systems.
Digital Government
Putnam seeks industry emphasis on info security
The congressman says if industry doesn't get serious about information security, he'll push for a law to force their hand.
People
DHS rounds out science unit
DHS' Science and Technology Directorate is almost fully staffed, with experts in all of the lead positions, an official tells Congress.
Digital Government
Lawyers call for data mining guidelines
There must be a framework for using data-mining technology, legal experts tell a House committee.
People
Education officials seek expert-finder ideas
The department plans to make its Ask ED system a public service.
People
Officials to review DHS personnel options
The administration has 52 choices for the Homeland Security Department's human resources policies.
Digital Government
Fed patch service needs work, agencies tell GAO
Commercial security patch tools and services offer better solutions, but OMB may want to require use of the PADC service after it improves, GAO says.
People
E-authentication architecture due in December
It would replace the concept of a gateway to secure agencies' electronic transactions.
Digital Government
Digital certificate clearinghouse needs work
The Federal Bridge Certification Authority must be upgraded before it can be used for the entire government, a federal IT official says.
Digital Government
BSA's security how-to
The Business Software Alliance has issued a document that is designed to help everybody in an organization understand why information security is important and what they can do about it
Digital Government
Acquisition council releases bundling rule
Rule expands the definition of contract bundling and mandates increased oversight, justification and reporting.
Digital Government
For cybersecurity, it's share and share alike
Executives warn that groups must work together to protect infrastructures
People
Davis eyes E-Authentication delays
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee demands elucidation of the problems facing the E-Authentication.
People
Agencies to review Common Criteria
OMB will see if the standard will help federal civilian departments improve IT security.
Digital Government
NIST releases security guides
The National Institute of Standards and Technology published five sets of guidelines for various issues.
Digital Government
People problems still dog security
BSA white paper explains security for everybody across your organization
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