Modernization
New targets, new threats emerge
Attackers focus on unpatched client applications, network operating systems
Digital Government
Fed IDs may get faster, safer
The federal government is expected to pick a new storage standard for fingerprint data on its new Personal Identity Verification cards.
People
Air Force CIO office undergoes more changes
Rob Thomas is leaving to direct the Air Force Personnel Center.
People
DHS releases solicitation for rapid tech program
The Rapid Technology Application Program will fund, develop and deliver new technologies within six to 18 months after awarding development contracts.
People
Oberman to leave TSA
The top official for passenger screening and credentialing programs will return to work in the private sector.
Cybersecurity
Expert: Feds, industry must team to fight vulnerabilities
Government and industry must cooperate to keep new vulnerabilities from entering computer systems, an information security expert recommends.
Cybersecurity
SANS: Cybercriminals targeted popular applications, network systems in 2005
In the past 12 months, those new types of attacks represented 65 percent of the worst threats, up from none in 2004, according to the institute.
Cybersecurity
Expert: Internet growth complicates security risks
New Internet technologies are complicating information security risks, according to a top British official.
Cybersecurity
Internet security 'back to the Stone Age'
Emerging targets of attacks -- clients applications and network operating systems -- typically are not protected by automated patching, experts warn.
Cybersecurity
RSA to release smart card management system
RSA Card Manager handles the entire life cycle of smart card credentials, from issuance to replacement to cancellation, RSA officials said.
Digital Government
A new type of spam filter
Fed agencies turn to IronPort's appliances to scrutinize e-mailers' behavior
People
Report: Hurricane Katrina no wake-up call for preparedness
A study shows that Americans are still apathetic about disaster preparedness even after Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact.
People
Charbo: Procurement drives EA at DHS
The chief information officer said the department wants to develop its new enterprise architecture through purchases.
People
DHS procurement chief retires
Elaine Duke, DHS’ deputy chief procurement officer, is expected to serve as acting chief procurement officer until a permanent replacement is hired.
People
Treasury thinks green for 2006
The department's top IT priority is getting a green score on the e-government portion of the President's Management Agenda.
People
First Source RFP due by Nov. 18
DHS will accept submissions until Dec. 19 and award contracts in February 2006, according to an department official.
Cybersecurity
IT exec: Apply patches on schedule, not demand
Regular schedules for updating patches help organizations apply them faster than those installing patches as needed.
People
Panel: Feds must get over info-sharing turf wars
Members of Congress and the panel discussed establishing a federal Information Sharing Environment to help discard decades-old prejudices against interagency information.
People
GAO: Better software needed to fight visa malfeasance
The State Department found at least 28 cases from 2001 to 2004 of consular officials issuing fraudulent visas, resulting in 10 prosecutions.
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