Digital Government

Enterprise architecture put to test

Agencies concerned about fit with OMB model

Digital Government

NIST drafts security buying guides

Three new draft guides for agencies approach security acquisition from different directions

People

Cooperation bolsters border tech

Laws enacted since Sept. 11 have helped foster cooperation among agencies involved in border security

Digital Government

Aligning enterprise architecture guides

Members are working to revise CIO Council's information technology enterprise architecture guide

Digital Government

EPA offers business case guide

Step-by-step guide will help managers put together complete business cases for their IT systems

Digital Government

Agencies to try out EA system

OMB soon plans to test the governmentwide version of the Enterprise Architecture Management System

People

Draft RFP outlines e-Travel goals

GSA has released a draft solicitation for the governmentwide e-Travel initiative

People

Enterprise leadership guide coming

OPM is preparing guidance to help find program managers with skills to lead cross-agency missions

Digital Government

Security hit list set to evolve

Group to offer free updates on top 20 common flaws

Digital Government

Patch it up

FedCIRC soon will award a contract for a patch dissemination service to help federal agencies fix security vulnerabilities

Acquisition

Revised A-76 raises competition concerns

Many agency officials wonder whether they have enough trained personnel to compete for the work or oversee functions that are outsourced

Digital Government

Security tool free to feds

All federal agencies can now distribute and use security configuration tools developed by the independent Center for Internet Security

Digital Government

Security patch award due soon

Agencies will be able to tap a free service that will ensure that they get the right patches to plug software holes

Digital Government

Teaming up against cyberthreats

A new list of the top vulnerabilities in the Windows and Unix environments includes public/private help

Digital Government

Security benchmark tools available

Agencies can freely use and distribute the configuration tools developed by the Center for Internet Security

People

Freeze not too hard on agencies

Homeland-related officials testify to no ill effects but say the next round of reviews will be more complex

People

Davis amends e-gov bill

Congressman pushing to incorporate commercial practices and expertise within government

People

CIOs look to stretch dollars

With a tight governmentwide budget, agencies are looking to fill IT needs with existing funds

Acquisition

Personnel a question in A-76 policy

Agencies are concerned that they may not have the resources or expertise to compete for or oversee functions

Digital Government

Cybersecurity strategy only a first step

Next goal should be clearer action plan, experts say