Modernization

Auditors warn FBI not to repeat mistakes

CIO says funding for all IT modernization needs is lacking

People

Hale resigns from DHS

Departure could lead to yet another reorganization at the Homeland Security Department

Cybersecurity

GAO: Security accreditation program a tough sell

The National Information Assurance Partnership suffers from a lack of good metrics and limited product listings.

People

FBI CIO: You get what you pay for

The bureau's CIO says there is not enough money to pay for essential IT services such as e-mail.

People

UPDATED: DHS' Janet Hale resigns

Janet Hale, head of the Homeland Security Department’s management directorate, is resigning effective the end of April.

People

GAO: FBI, GSA mismanaged Trilogy contractors

A report cites more than $17 million in potential overcharging and lost or stolen equipment.

People

Cyrus G. “Jerry” Lohfink and Jim Preissner: Government/industry team delivers fed paychecks

Working together, Lohfink and Preissner kept Hurricane Katrina’s devastation from disrupting the processing of federal paychecks.

People

GAO: FEMA must update digital flood maps

A report states that Hurricane Katrina drove home the need to improve the National Flood Insurance Program.

Digital Government

Security certification group chooses new cybersecurity co-chief

State Department's CISO takes leadership position at (ISC)2.

People

FBI, Lockheed dig into Sentinel bid details

As prime contractor, Lockheed Martin will earn $305 million over six years for system that will replace failed Virtual Case File.

People

CIO: Proactive approach to risk is essential

Dale Meyerrose of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said the law that created his office was intended to disrupt the status quo.

People

Lee leaving GSA, heading to FEMA

Former DOD procurement official, who has been in the GSA role since last August, will join FEMA on April 3

People

Panel: Interoperability will improve health care

It also could help the industry save $78 billion a year, according to some estimates.

Modernization

Panel: Feds can spur use of interoperability standards

The government can help industry vendors understand the cross-disciplinary nature of interoperability efforts, experts say.

Cybersecurity

NIST seeks comments on digital signatures draft regulation

The draft standard would improve the security of digital signatures, which rely on cryptographic keys for their algorithms.

Modernization

Interoperability still plagues DHS

New report expected to hit agency for foot-dragging on communications

Cybersecurity

Risk management critical for FISMA success

Experts say IGs and execs must agree on common enforcement and audits.

Cybersecurity

Encrypt data or encrypt disk? You decide

Mobile computing and larger databases pose new risks for unprotected data.

Acquisition

Justice issues A-76 request

The department wants industry and government partners to join a new procurement team.

People

Lockheed gets Sentinel contract

The contractor beat Northrop Grumman for a contract to build a new case management system, according to a published report.