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
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