People

CIOs see growth in stature, challenges

With their increased role comes increased accountability for federal CIOs

People

In his wake

The e-government explosion is something President Clinton took credit for as he left office last month, claiming it as part of his information technology legacy

Acquisition

Vendor ethics rule hits brakes

Agencies receive guidance delaying implementation of the 'blacklisting regulation' until July 19

Digital Government

Horn hangs on to IT oversight

Congressman becomes chairman of a new subcommittee on the House Government Reform Committee

Acquisition

SBA pushes e-procurement resources

Small businesses have been slow to use electronic procurement technologies

Acquisition

Procurement strategy focuses on mission

The Procurement Executive Council's strategic plan focuses on supporting agencies' missions and programs

Acquisition

Survey digs into vendor performance

OFPP asks agencies how they use vendor performance info when managing and awarding contracts

Acquisition

GAO finds mixed signals for small biz

Report finds positive signals amid procurement reform's negative impact on small business

People

NFC at center of authentication

The USDA's National Finance Center is positioning itself to serve agencies as a trusted source for authentication services

People

Illinois unifying PKI program

The state is getting down to the nittygritty in establishing its system to allow secure online transactions

Digital Government

United States leading PKI pilot for allies

NATO has launched a pilot to test a digital authentication and authorization infrastructure across its 19 member countries

Digital Government

Group offers guide for secure e-gov

Government and industry have teamed to show how agencies handle security on some of the most common e-government initiatives

Digital Government

SBA plan addresses GAO concerns

The General Accounting Office highlights four major information technology challenges for the Small Business Administration

Digital Government

Help available for security risk, GAO says

Information security is labeled 'highrisk'; guidance and legislation could significantly reduce federal agencies' risk

People

Defense CIO office stands fast

The Pentagon's entire office of the chief information officer will stay in place under the Bush administration

People

A simple twist of fate

Former IT policy guru finds a home at federal reseller

Digital Government

OMB unveils security guidance

The Office of Management and Budget last week recommended steps that agencies should take to ensure the security of federal information systems as required by recent legislation.

Digital Government

IT firms join to share security information

Another piece of President Clinton's National Plan for Information Systems Protection fell into place last week with the creation of the fourth industry center to help protect the information systems that support the United States' critical infrastructure.

People

Pentagon CIO office staying put

The entire office of the CIO at the Pentagon will stay in place under the new Bush administration

Digital Government

ITAA sets federal priorities for 2001

Main role will be to serve as watchdog for technology and contracting advances made over the past eight years