People
E-gov push spotlights CIOs' strategy
The federal CIO Council is drafting a strategic plan for the next fiscal year that calls for its committees to move egovernment projects forward on a brisk timetable.
Digital Government
The proposed National Security Council Critical Infrastructure Working Group and Steering Group
The proposed National Security Council Critical Infrastructure Working Group and Steering Group
Digital Government
FedCIRC offerings
The Federal Computer Incident Response Capability offers the following kinds of information to agencies:
Digital Government
DOT, airlines join to pressure Congress
The Transportation Department and airline industry stakeholders will join to seek funding to finish modernizing the air traffic control system
People
DOT tackles flow of flight delay data
A new task force will compile best practices on getting quick, accurate information on flight delays to workers who deal directly with passengers
Digital Government
Feds certify lab to test security apps
The government has certified CygnaCom Solutions Inc.'s Security Evaluation Laboratory to test information security software to assure users that security products perform the functions that vendors claim.
Digital Government
GAO maps 'One VA' progress
A GAO report looks at the changes the Department of Veterans Affairs has made to improve IT decisions and work toward the vision of ?quot;One VA?quot;
Digital Government
Lab certified to test security software
CygnaCom Solutions Inc.'s Security Evaluation Laboratory has been certified to test information security software based on international criteria
Modernization
Commuting from 'Anywhere'
Federal employees who telecommute will soon have a new vehicle for mobile computing products and services at their fingertips.
Digital Government
Feds shape cyberwarning strategy
Under pressure from Congress, the National Security Council has developed a plan outlining roles and responsibilities for federal cybersecurity organizations.
People
Security exodus continues
The upcoming change in presidential administrations will bring many personnel changes in government, but the security side is beginning to see a drain that many did not expect, as nonpolitical appointees take privatesector jobs.
Digital Government
E-Sign rules open for comment
OMB is looking for comments on draft guidance that will help agencies understand and use the new electronic signature legislation
People
OMB clarifies e-gov guidance
The Office of Management and Budget has issued guidance designed to help agency chief information officers achieve their electronic government goals.
Digital Government
Taking on telecom security
A presidential advisory committee on telecommunications security has established a task force to ensure that the next administration is up to speed on issues that concern the security of critical U.S. networks.
People
Federal CIO, Act III
Recognizing that management of federal information technology is an issue that will last well beyond the imminent end of the 106th Congress, Rep. Tom Davis (RVa.) last month introduced a bill that would coordinate almost every aspect of federal IT, from paperwork reduction to information security.
People
Federal Supply Service chief retiring
Frank Pugliese, FSS commissioner, announced his retirement to the private sector after 28 years with GSA
People
OMB details paperless demands
A memo to agency CIOs outlines the information they must include in their plans to move to an electronic government under GPEA
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