Return to Article: Top Navy officials say security will not be compromised in new network

By David McGlinchey dmcglinchey@govexec.com June 23, 2004
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    Your article about NMCI security doesn't mention the fact that 48% of Raytheon Information Assurance personnel have just been laid off due to the fact that EDS cut their budget. Those remaining are suppose to do double-duty by covering those positions just cut, plus, what they were doing before AND anything that gets added in the future. 24x7 support, 365 days a year. Why is that little piece of information missing from your article? I know this is a fact because my IA position was cut as of June 25th! 48%, that's a lot of lost security support that is suppose to be a high priority. Seems that no one in a position to do anything wants to admit problems as long as they get THEIR bonus and promotions....to heck with the people who do the real work!

    GovExec.com reader Posted July 7, 2004 1:11 PM
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    NMCI implementation is progress, but it is also frustration to us users. For example, my machine has several applications on it for which the NMCI web page has no explaination for and or no definitions for utilization. No training on how to utilize and or benefit to me the user. I bootup my machine every morning to find new ICON's on my desktop with little or no explainations for there use! Pushes and or updates by windows cannot be implemented without an administrator. As far as windows updates for enhanced productivity and being able to produce quality products from those updates from Microsoft, I would be better off utilizing my own personal portable PC. I don't suscribe to utilizing my own personal Pc, but the way the system is setup (Mother may I?) for updates and enhancements makes we want to do so!

    GovExec.com reader Posted June 29, 2004 9:16 AM
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    Let me see if I've got this right. A guy with no military service. Who's never actually worked for the Navy (or any other service) as a federal employee. And, is a political appointee. Is basically telling all of us. As far as the NMCI system is concerned. Like it not. That's the way it is. Get used to it. Did I get all that right? Hmm. Now let me see if I've got this part right. If Mr. Bush loses the election. The new Commander in Chief could be telling Mr. England he has someone else in mind for the job as Secretary of the Navy. So "like it or not. That's the way it is. Get used to it." Kind of ironic, don't you think?

    Art Doss Posted June 24, 2004 8:08 PM
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    I like the comment "Get use to it..". Can't get more customer oriented than that.

    another happy customer

    GovExec.com reader Posted June 24, 2004 1:06 PM

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