People
Records overseers push for architecture spot
Federal information and records managers want to have their say in federal enterprise architecture.
People
Feds to use 'federated' ID checks
The federal government will rely on other organizations to verify user identities when they apply online for government loans or federal jobs.
Digital Government
USDA to certify security
Agriculture Department officials expect to spend up to $60 million to make sure computer systems meet security requirements.
Acquisition
CACI wins $45 million deal
The Social Security Administration awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement to CACI for tech support.
Digital Government
Breaking up the backlog
Despite problems, SSA will accelerate deployment of electronic claims system
Digital Government
Group suggests corporate auditors for cybersecurity
Yearly security audits would help companies meet their responsibilities, said the co-chairman of a task force of experts.
Digital Government
Closing the book on presidential records
Recent court decision upholds executive branch's privilege
Digital Government
USPS wants Windows at windows
Postal Service seeks Microsoft Windows-based software for point-of-sale systems.
People
IRS pushes e-filing hard
Tax officials have been issuing almost weekly updates on the numbers of people filing electronic returns this tax season.
Modernization
IRS to use Symark software
Symark's PowerPassword will be used to strengthen the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information on Unix servers.
People
IRS: Modernization funds won't be wasted
The IRS commissioner says the agency needs every penny requested for fiscal 2005.
Digital Government
Industry suggests security improvements
Most of the recommendations call on the federal government to provide incentives for good corporate security practices.
Digital Government
Last draft released for security guide
NIST officials hope to publish the guidelines in May.
People
USPTO lawyers: Don't penalize us for system problems
Federal trademark attorneys say proposed performance appraisals don't account for computer downtime.
Acquisition
Education officials hope for migrant student info exchange
The law requires feds to work with states on a system for exchanging migrant student records and tracking the number of migrant children.
People
Judge dismisses NARA suit
But the ruling by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly doesn't answer the question of whether or not an executive order trumps a congressional statute when it comes to presidential records.
People
AgLearn includes Web training
Officials expect employees to take courses via the Internet to receive additional training and education.
Digital Government
NIST releases drafts
One document shows how to classify data by security risk. The other describes how an algorithm can protect unclassified but sensitive data.
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