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Digital Government
OMB to help agencies with standardized desktop configuration
It plans to issue a memo next week suggesting language chief acquisition officials can use to articulate their requirements.
Cybersecurity
Don’t fall behind the adversary, DHS cybersecurity chief tells industry
DHS’ Greg Garcia outlines several ways in which government and industry can work together to combat cyberthreats.
Modernization
Database security is crucial, experts say
At the RSA conference in San Francisco, Oracle’s Hasan Rizvi talks about stronger access controls and AppSecInc. debuts security suite.
Cybersecurity
NATO, DOD to sign cybersecurity pact
DOD and NATO plan to share incident and threat information, officials say. Feds also say they aided in the response to the recent denial-of-server attack.
Cybersecurity
Improve FISMA processes now, experts say
FISMA must evolve from paper-based compliance processes to technology-based security processes, said Alan Paller of the SANS Institute and Bruce Brody of CACI.
Cybersecurity
Limited access is crucial to next-generation security, Microsoft execs say
Bill Gates and Craig Mundie said people want to be able to share information without giving partners access to entire networks.
Cybersecurity
SaaS suppliers must educate fed buyers
Procurement shouldn't impede deployment of software as a service if federal buyers properly understand benefits.
Modernization
6 technologies that reshaped government
In FCW’s first two decades, innovations paved the way for better information sharing.
Modernization
Web extra: Transforming technologies made their mark in the past 20 years
CD-ROM, GIS, viruses and wireless computing had significant effects on how government conducted business.
Cybersecurity
Agencies focus on HSPD-12 challenges ahead
A variety of challenges, including card and certificate management, information systems interoperability and program costs, await federal agencies.
Modernization
Intel introduces quad-core processors
They are expected to boost the performance of servers and workstations.
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Brand Niemann champions collaboration
EPA’s data architect does the groundwork to facilitate electronic data exchanges.
Cybersecurity
Data leakage
This article on security policies is the first in a three-part series on information security.
Modernization
Adobe adds conferencing to Acrobat software
Acrobat 8 and Acrobat Connect let users launch online meetings in real time.
People
A lawyer who likes information technology
As New York’s top cyber official, Will Pelgrin also leads a successful multistate ISAC
Modernization
Sun unveils new systems, storage and software
The company introduces new servers, an entry-level workstation, and storage and identity management tools.
Cybersecurity
3 Web sites and a blog worth checking out
Sites help keep feds informed about cybersecurity and ahead of the latest security incidents.
Modernization
Tool tackles insider threats
Oakley Networks gives users total visibility into network and desktop systems.
Modernization
Opsware readies application mapping tool
Visual Application Manager combines mapping and change automation capabilities.
Modernization
Oracle Application Server passes security test
It achieved Common Criteria EAL4+, meeting public-sector agencies' purchasing criteria.
