Cybersecurity
ROI that's difficult to compute
ROI in new cryptographic technologies is difficult to calculate, which is why experts typically dodge questions about it.
Cybersecurity
Follow the data
The challenge is understanding the data and how it flows through an agency.
People
Forest Service to cut IT jobs
The agency's IT services group won a competitive sourcing deal with a plan that would cut 180 jobs.
Cybersecurity
NIST makes lists
A security checklists program for information technology products is on track for completion before the end of 2004.
People
Study calls for records data improvement
The report says agency officials must do a better job of collecting performance data on systems that manage electronic records.
People
Forest Service workers win sourcing work
USDA officials plan to award a five-year, $295 million competitive sourcing contract to the Forest Service's information technology services group.
Modernization
GSA approves Entrust ID software
Entrust's GetAccess software handles identity verification, access control and authorization.
Cybersecurity
Seven of 24 meet security requirements
A recent audit found that 17 of the 24 largest federal agencies don't comply with a law requiring that they certify and accredit their systems' security.
Digital Government
Intelligence officials clamor for information sharing
Changing data-handling techniques within intelligence agencies will require new tools that allow analysts to share information.
Cybersecurity
FTC pushes e-mail standard
A sharp rise in phishing attacks has prompted FTC officials to call on tech industry leaders to adopt an authentication standard for e-mail.
Cybersecurity
The allure of keyless entry
Changes in attitudes, policies pave the way for alternatives to PKI.
Cybersecurity
Inspector general: DHS' cybersecurity efforts only partly successful
Many operational aspects remain unclear and incomplete, the inspector general says.
People
At last: IRS starts using modern database for returns
The tax agency is processing 1040EZ forms on a new central database system, marking the first time in 40 years that individual tax returns have been processed using modern technology.
People
Protest puts off IRS competitive sourcing deal
Union officials say the contract was for supporting mainframe operations at 10 campuses where the IRS has large data centers.
Cybersecurity
IRS auditors call for constraints on contractors' computer access
Investigators say some contractors blatantly circumvented IRS security policies and procedures.
People
GAO Web site redesign improves efficiency
It's an example of agencies' growing interest in improving online services.
People
Taxpayer advocate proposes free e-filing for everyone
The chief taxpayer advocate believes everyone should have access to free software online for filing returns.
People
Tax pros get more Web options
The IRS expanded its Web-based services for professional tax preparers to entice more of them to submit their returns online.
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