Digital Government
States partner with White House to track stimulus spending
Reporting requirements pose risks, including sending data to numerous federal agencies instead of one central depository, says head of a national CIO group.
Cybersecurity
Obama proposes big increase in cybersecurity spending at DHS
Fiscal 2010 budget proposal is vague on IT spending, but officials believe the administration will target education, grid computing and health care.
Digital Government
Most federal CIOs have direct line to agency leaders
The majority report to top executives, survey shows, but they seek more influence over strategic direction.
Cybersecurity
Group unveils security controls to thwart cyberattacks
A consortium of federal agencies and private organizations released a set of guidelines on Monday aimed at protecting data and information systems from cyberattacks. The list of security controls eventually will be compared to global audit guidelines to determine whether they should be incorporated into assessments of information security.
Cybersecurity
DHS to use more simulations in infrastructure protection
Plan emphasizes importance of cybersecurity drills, but is light on specifics.
Digital Government
DISA to limit use of time-and-materials contracts
The agency will favor performance-based arrangements, officials say.
Ideas
Cybersecurity: All Together Now
The latest in what seems to be an endless string of reports that take a stab at solving the nation's cybersecurity failures says more effective coordination, metrics, policies, and training is needed across markets. This seems to be a lesson everyone except government grasps.
Digital Government
BearingPoint could face scrutiny in federal market
The consulting company might experience losses in federal business after filing for bankruptcy reorganization.
Ideas
More Recovery.govs Needed
Staying true to its word, the Obama administration launched Recovery.gov today in conjunction with the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act so that "every American can go online and see how their money is being spent," Obama said in a statement.
Digital Government
DHS announces departmentwide efficiency review
Secretary Napolitano asks managers to submit reports on ways to reduce costs and streamline processes, with technology likely to be a cornerstone of the effort.
Cybersecurity
Bush's cyber chief calls national security initiative too secret
Greg Garcia says plan to protect major networks was coordinated and effective, but admits DHS could have done more to share information.
Cybersecurity
Plan for cybersecurity review draws praise
Interagency assessment is aimed at improving collaboration and determining if resources are adequate.
Digital Government
DHS set to begin tech component of troubled border network
SBI Director Mark Borkowski says the program's on track but faces funding hurdles and Secretary Napolitano's history of skepticism.
Cybersecurity
ODNI's Hathaway expected to be named cyber czar
Cybersecurity advisor will conduct 60-day review of federal security efforts to drive President Obama's cyber agenda, sources say.
Digital Government
Report cites small improvements in sharing of intelligence information
Despite progress, inspector general gives ODNI low scores on meeting integration and collaboration goals.
Ideas
Virginia's IT Chief to fill CTO position?
The latest name to circulate as the possible pick for Obama's chief technology officer is Virginia's secretary of technology, <a href="http://www.technology.virginia.gov/OfficeInfo/chopraBio.cfm">Aneesh Chopra</a>, according to a source with inside knowledge of the administration's plans.
Digital Government
Guidance for system reviews changed to focus more on network
Updated GAO audit manual reflects advances to IT systems and environment.
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