People
Lawmakers extend oversight in DOD authorization bill
The conferees have passed legislation that changes the rules for competitive sourcing and acquisition, and decreases funding for several programs.
People
DOJ tests suspicious-activity reporting system
Officials hope state, local and federal law enforcement agencies will collect and share information using the E-Guardian prototype.
People
Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. revises IT processes
The agency hires the Ambit Group to help transform its business practices after an audit found deficiencies in 34 IT process areas.
People
OMB gives agencies method to measure EA value
New practice guide will help architects show how enterprise architecture can help programs meet missions needs.
People
GSA's Harrison to retire
Von Harrison, Information Technology Infrastructure Line of business program manager, will leave her position Jan. 3, 2008.
Modernization
OMB directs agencies to close off most Internet links
As part of a new security initiative, the federal government will have no more than 50 Internet connections, down from more than 1,000 now in use.
Acquisition
Progress on spending database creeps along
Robert Shea, OMB's lead on the project, said the online system will be ready by Jan. 1, 2008, despite not moving as fast as he would like.
People
DOD is extending net-centricity to RFPs
A working group is developing recommendations for senior leaders on how to ensure contracting officers are buying net-centric systems.
People
DOD is serious about Six Sigma
Business Transformation Agency plans to train 500 practitioners in a year
People
White House promotions show homeland security focus
Marie O'Neill Sciarrone was named special assistant to the president for homeland security and senior director for cybersecurity and information-sharing policy. Robert Kadlec will work on biodefense and homeland security issues.
People
DIA at work on new data-sharing system
The agency hires McDonald Bradley to design and build the Force Protection Assessment system.
Modernization
Secure desktops not just for Vista
Apple, Sun and Red Hat are working with NSA on hardening systems
Modernization
OMB to limit number of Internet connections for agencies
The administration will kick off new Trusted Internet Connections initiative Nov. 30 with a governmentwide meeting.
People
Wilkinson to leave GSA
The General Services Administration’s chief acquisition officer Molly Wilkinson has resigned after a short seven-and-a-half month stint.
People
E-Gov Act reauthorization begins
Although the law expires next month, lawmakers have only recently begun working on its reauthorization
Digital Government
Davis continues to push Waxman to act on data breach bill
In his second letter since July, Rep. Tom Davis asks for the Oversight and Government Reform Committee to move the Federal Agency Data Breach Protection Act next month.
Modernization
DHS extends OneNet bids for third time
Some industry officials say DHS' decision to name specific products in the solicitation is unfair and one reason for the delay.
People
White House homeland security adviser Townsend to leave
She may be the last to hold the position because having a specific adviser to the president on homeland security has evolved and is no longer needed, the Heritage Foundation's James Carafano said.
People
IT Infrastructure LOB issues first metrics
Agencies should submit a five-year implementation plan by March 2008 for all measures under the line of business.
People
GSA's Mitchell to retire
Mary Mitchell has been a leader in e-government and financial management.
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