Cybersecurity
IM can cause instant trouble
The Foley case highlights the potential pitfalls of instant messaging.
People
Vendors band together for critical infrastructure bids
A consortium of five companies will develop high-tech solutions to improve the management of airports, military bases and other secure locations.
Digital Government
NIST highlights RFID risks
The guidance, still in draft form, outlines the security and privacy risks associated with RFID and discusses potential safeguards.
Modernization
Businesses weigh HSPD-12 costs
Small firms are assessing the cost of obtaining certification for the products they hope to sell to government agencies implementing Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Storm finds weaknesses
Experts disagree over reasons why government is ill-prepared for cyberattacks
People
No Supreme Court appeal for MaxHR
The agency has now passed on all available options for appeal regarding the labor-relations portions of the pay-for-performance system.
Modernization
Vendors offer interoperability on a national scale
Emergency responders say they need to solve regional interoperability problems first.
People
Lockheed, General Dynamics partner on HSPD-12
Citing competitive pricing, the two defense contractors have joined forces to offer solutions for the contract.
Cybersecurity
Garcia welcomed as cyber czar
Messages of congratulations came with a hint of relief that DHS finally hired an assistant secretary for cybersecurity.
People
Federal enterprise architects: Selling EA requires stealth
Architects recommend ways to persuade senior executives to support enterprise architecture initiatives
People
DHS reveals EAGLE small-business contract winners
The Homeland Security Department announced 28 small-business contract winners for its Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge solutions initiative.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Deadlines win over security in a rout
Most software developers say application security is a high priority, but they admit that product deadlines usually take precedence.
People
DOD: Budget will support performance pay
Defense officials tell Congress that money will be available to fund merit increases envisioned under the National Security Personnel System.
Cybersecurity
DHS cites need for biometric exchange standards
An official says the war in Iraq has created a practical need for biometric exchange standards for use by the Homeland Security and Defense departments.
People
Survey: Senior execs 'cynical' about pay for performance
They find ratings, pay adjustments and bonuses disconnected, a study by the Senior Executive Association and Avue Technologies found.
Modernization
NIST, Red Hat unveil commenting system
System will allow vendors to report vulnerabilities, but problems could arise by allowing it to be publicly accessible, one analyst said.
People
Walker urges management change
GAO recommends chief management officers as a way to improve emergency response
People
First NSPS appraisal tool out
It features a tracking sheet to view employee performance records and appraisals and an online forum to discuss job objectives and job performance factors.
Cybersecurity
NIST releases revision of draft biometrics publication
The guidelines are acquisition and formatting specifications regarding personal identity verification card biometrics.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Storm blasts interagency cybersecurity
The exercise found a lack of coordination, risk assessment and communications.
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