Cybersecurity
Xacta to certify USDA systems
The Forest Service and National Agricultural Statistics Service hired Xacta to make sure they follow FISMA.
Cybersecurity
NRC library goes off-line
It could take several weeks before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission restores public access to its online library.
Digital Government
Nuke agency develops Linux tools
The National Nuclear Security Administration is funding a project to develop open-source performance analysis tools.
People
New passport rules to kick in
Border officials will soon require foreign visitors to have machine-readable passports or nonimmigrant visas.
People
Privacy groups scrutinize anti-terror tech
Experts at a forum spoke about homeland security technology and civil liberties.
Modernization
GAO counts 34 networks for homeland security
Two of them are being developed, and 32 are already running.
Digital Government
Census to use PeopleSoft in test
The company's software will be part of a 2006 field test for the next census.
People
Dems criticize GOP on homeland security
Rep. Jim Turner (D-Texas) says the Democratic criticism was released because the President just gave a speech on homeland security.
Digital Government
A mighty mismatch?
Conference committee faces difficult reconciliation process on intell bills
People
Homeland security spending gets thumbs-up
Congressional lawmakers have agreed on a DHS discretionary budget that is $896 million more than President Bush's request.
Digital Government
CDC to consolidate info hot lines
Agency officials to provide citizens with single toll-free phone number
People
Feds see need for info-sharing assertion
DHS must give state and local officials more direction about information sharing, Steve Cooper says.
Cybersecurity
DOJ writes to share
Justice officials now propose having reports written with sharing in mind, rather than concealment.
Modernization
HHS doles out tech grants
Department officials announced nearly $140 million in grants to promote use of IT, develop networks and push collaboration.
Digital Government
Commerce hires Systalex
Systalex Corp. won a $79 million contract to run a business systems support center.
People
Congress passes DHS spending bill
The measure authorizes $32 billion for the Homeland Security Department in fiscal 2005.
People
DHS creates 508 program
The Homeland Security Department's new program is meant to ensure that its technology is accessible for all.
People
Cops get info-sharing portal for debate
Microsoft's SharePoint software powers the customized portal for agencies guarding the presidential debate.
Modernization
Border Patrol expands fingerprint searches
Two fingerprint databases can be searched at the same time to see if illegal aliens are wanted by authorities.
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