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.

Modernization

On the road

Office Anywhere addresses the following federal markets

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OMB is looking for comments on draft guidance that will help agencies understand and use the new electronic signature legislation

Digital Government

File this away

Transactions that agency GPEA plans must address:

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

On the table

Highlights of the Federal Information Policy Act:

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