Digital Government
State law enforcement agencies call for national information sharing network
Area fusion centers need federal backing to collaborate on terrorist threats, lawmakers told.
Cybersecurity
Vendor recommends federal software security mandate
Government would benefit from building safeguards into software during development, report says.
Digital Government
DHS awards contract for surveillance systems along U.S.-Canada border
Boeing will deploy networks in Buffalo and Detroit and conduct a yearlong test to determine enhancements the department should add.
Ideas
A Conficker Worm Diagnosis
Federal agencies worried that they might be infected with the dreaded computer worm "Conficker," which has infected more than 10 million computers worldwide, now have a tool to find out.
Digital Government
Prosecutors charge former IRS employee with filing false tax claims
Indianapolis worker allegedly used information from the Integrated Data Retrieval System to prepare six fraudulent income tax returns.
Digital Government
DHS secretary unveils 700 initiatives aimed at saving millions
Agencies will transition to e-documents and enterprise software licensing to cut costs.
Cybersecurity
White House to coordinate cybersecurity efforts
Obama's senior cyber official tells a House caucus that OMB could expand its staff to conduct more oversight of agencies' security initiatives.
Digital Government
Bar is raised for justifying best value contracts
A recent bid protest ruling signals agencies must be more thorough in documenting awards based on technical expertise rather than price.
Digital Government
GSA signs deals for agencies to use social networking sites
Agreements with new online media services such as Flickr and YouTube open way to meet Obama's soon-to-be released directive to collaborate with the public.
Cybersecurity
Number of infected Web sites sharply increases in 2008
Agencies should protect their Web sites from infection and take measures to keep employees from being tricked into visiting sites that contain malware.
Digital Government
SEC failed to fix security holes; two dozen new ones found
GAO audit finds the commission's weak practices leave financial data open to attack.
Digital Government
IBM's rumored acquisition of Sun would have little impact
Procurement specialists and company partners predict a consolidation of product lines.
Digital Government
Security standards potential 'showstopper' for health network
Agreeing on guidelines that meet private and public sector requirements will be difficult.
Digital Government
IRS improves cybersecurity, but still vulnerable to malware
Employees introduce risk by failing to comply with security policies, IG reports.
Cybersecurity
Panelists call for White House to lead cybersecurity efforts
The Homeland Security Department is best-suited for a coordinating role, GAO and industry officials tell lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
Review could relieve tension over cybersecurity leadership
Assessment will address which agency should be in charge of safeguarding government computer networks.
Cybersecurity
Tension mounts between agencies over cybersecurity oversight
Resignation of DHS official leads some to argue for creation of independent cyber entity.
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