Digital Government

NIST tool analyzes security

The draft questionnaire builds on the Federal IT Security Assessment Framework

People

A bridge not too far

Feds eye Illinois as key test of PKI expansion

Digital Government

Regs, not policy, may drive new leader at OIRA

President Bush's nominee to take over one of the top posts in federal information policy has little experience in the policy arena and much to learn if he is to be effective

Digital Government

NIAP offering security forum

Agencies and industry must determine how to build security requirements into product development

Digital Government

Bush indicates choice for OIRA chief

John Graham would have oversight of many aspects of IT policy and management

People

Federal CIO to head e-gov

New position to coordinate technology initiatives

People

How the House divides

Two subcommittees will share focus on federal IT issues

People

Bush's '02 blueprint pushes e-gov fund

President Bush last week laid out his vision for how information technology can transform the federal government, including a proposal to establish a fund to support broad egovernment initiatives, which has drawn mixed reviews.

Digital Government

Lack of federal PKI hinders progress on e-purchasing

The development of a federal PKI has made progress, but several challenges still must be overcome.

Digital Government

Cashing in on IT

President Bush last week laid out his vision for how information technology can transform the federal government, including a proposal to establish a fund to support broad e-government initiatives, which has drawn mixed reviews.

Digital Government

Coping with the security puzzle

As the job grows more complex, vendors offer tailored solutions

People

Federal CIO will lead e-gov

Bush will appoint a federal CIO to coordinate interagency e-government initiatives

People

Blueprint draws up e-gov fund

Bush proposes an initial installment of $10 million in the fiscal 2002 budget

Digital Government

OMB to focus on solutions

O'Keefe tells the Senate that the government needs to spend less time reporting problems and more time fixing them

Digital Government

Governmentwide PKI challenges outlined

GAO's IT management chief outlines the issues that remain before a full federal PKI becomes a reality.

Digital Government

Long-awaited security report released

The report details what agencies are doing in terms of critical infrastructure protection.

Digital Government

Security scholarship program moving ahead

The National Science Foundation is closer to awarding grants to encourage students to go into information security professions.

Digital Government

Agencies told to plan for leaner days

President Bush will push government streamlining and outsourcing in his budget blueprint to be unveiled Wednesday

People

IT advice: Knock down stovepipes

Changing the structure of the government is a common theme in IT recommendations

Digital Government

Industry asked to help with patches

GSA seeks system for agencies to keep track of the abundance of patches for commercial software