Digital Government
Systems for critical industries wide open to cyberattacks
Survey says more regulation and funding needed to push companies to better secure networks that operate vital infrastructures.
Cybersecurity
Obama likely to put off IT investments, analysts say
Tight budgets and economic slowdown could delay new administration’s technology investments to support transparency and more communication with public.
Digital Government
IRS makes progress implementing IT plan
Auditors note a few remaining weaknesses, including the need for more consistent performance measures.
Digital Government
Feds miss ID card deadline
Almost three-quarters of federal employees and contractors still don’t have the high-tech badges, which were required by Oct. 27.
Digital Government
IRS' system praised for processing more complex tax returns
IG reports system accurately handled expenses for child care, tax credits and corrected math errors.
Cybersecurity
Virtual workshop unites countries to sharpen cyber defenses
Defense official stresses cybersecurity as a global responsibility
Digital Government
Campaign advisers say CIO job should be a career position
Representatives of Barack Obama and John McCain also pledge to use technology to make government more transparent.
Digital Government
IRS gets favorable progress report on information security
Auditors note there still is room for improvement in systems configuration and procedures to block unauthorized users.
Cybersecurity
Agencies make another dent in high-risk IT investments
To encourage further progress, OMB releases online financial analysis tool.
Cybersecurity
IRS rolls out tax processing systems despite known security risks
Inspector general identifies several weaknesses that could expose taxpayer information.
Cybersecurity
DHS secretary pushes industry to invest in cybersecurity
Plans to beef up protection hinge on private sector — which owns most of the nation's infrastructure.
Digital Government
Auditors rap IRS for weak information security
IG reports that failure to enforce security policies properly puts taxpayers' personal data at risk.
Digital Government
Homeland Security communications network project at risk of delays
The department should have developed stronger controls before hiring a contractor to work on the project, GAO says.
Cybersecurity
Feds, industry announce center for identity management research
Agencies, academia and corporations form coalition to find ways to better protect personal data and privacy, but offer few details.
Cybersecurity
Alliance campaigns against cybersecurity complacency
Homeland Security will continue efforts to detect and prevent attacks, and encourage more information sharing between the public and private sectors.
Digital Government
Staffing, budget woes hobble Homeland Security IT management
Lack of qualified applicants, need for clearances and no budget authority hampers oversight, inspector general reports.
Digital Government