GovExec.com: The Basics - itsecurity http://www.govexec.com GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives. en-us Copyright 2009 by National Journal Group Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:35:26 GMT klunney@govexec.com (Kellie Lunney) webmaster@govexec.com (webmaster) GovExec.com: The Basics - itsecurity http://www.govexec.com/img/GovExecLogo_red_RSS.jpg http://www.govexec.com 144 22 1440 The Earlybird: Headlines and Blog Posts http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/ebird.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Headline news, compiled by NationalJournal.com. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/ebird.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=21213 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:33:12 GMT House turns to Defense authorization, approps bills http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/062209cdam1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Defense measure is expected to pass by a wide margin. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0609/062209cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43002 webmaster@govexec.com (From CongressDaily) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:30:05 GMT From Nexgov.com: Defense cybersecurity budget request likely a third more than reported http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012609j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss More than $1 billion in fiscal 2009 IT security budget request embedded in general program spending, not linked to networks, research group estimates. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/012609j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41879 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:17:39 GMT Homeland Security pick cites need to help state, local governments http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/011509cdpm2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Napolitano tells lawmakers that if confirmed, she would seek more funding for interoperable radios to assist in disaster communications. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/011509cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41811 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:40:50 GMT Lieberman says enactment of DHS authorization bill a priority http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010609cdpm2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Senator would like Homeland Security committee to mark up such legislation before appropriators approve annual spending bill. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0109/010609cdpm2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=41731 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:52:58 GMT Top IT cops say lack of authority, resources undermine security http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/081108j2.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Chief information security officers would like to serve and protect computers, but without the authority, budget and time, federal systems remain open to attack. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0808/081108j2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40700 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:33:21 GMT Avue files protest over massive TSA human resources contract http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/073108e1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Losing bidder says proposals weren't assessed on merits. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0708/073108e1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40627 enewell@govexec.com (Elizabeth Newell) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:43:57 GMT TSP moves forward on spousal benefits, IT modernization http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/063008ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss But automatic enrollment legislation sparks debate over default funds and the investment board's power. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/063008ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40347 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:35 GMT Senate subcommittee adds $2.5 billion to DHS spending bill http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/061808cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved its version of the spending bill last week. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/061808cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40276 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:44:00 GMT IGs face more responsibility, turf wars over war-related spending http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/061608cdam1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Congress steps up oversight of reconstruction contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/061608cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40248 webmaster@govexec.com (Dan Friedman, CongressDaily) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:15:44 GMT Appropriators add $2.3 billion to to DHS spending bill http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/061108cdpm1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Plan includes a boost in funding for grant programs and efforts to find and deport criminal illegal immigrants inside the United States. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0608/061108cdpm1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40220 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:09:19 GMT Homeland Security Department provides $844 million in critical infrastructure protection grants http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0508/052008gsn1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Grant funding for port, transit security increased by 29 percent in this fiscal year. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0508/052008gsn1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=40050 webmaster@govexec.com (From Global Security Newswire) Tue, 20 May 2008 21:44:22 GMT VA's chief information officer makes pitch for more funding http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/040408cdam1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Despite strides made, official tells lawmakers that challenges still remain. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/040408cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39706 webmaster@govexec.com (Andrew Noyes, CongressDaily) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:19:34 GMT IT security concerns slow telework adoption http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed0408/040308ar1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Private sector moves ahead of federal government in security measures and technical support. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed0408/040308ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39700 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:50:41 GMT Younger employees present challenge to information security, study shows http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/032008b1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss New generation of workers has more lax attitudes about technology than their older colleagues. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/032008b1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39569 bballenstedt@govexec.com (Brittany R. Ballenstedt) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:26:31 GMT Agencies to share custom IT security training practices http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/031208j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss But lack of requirements could stall efforts. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0308/031208j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39510 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro ) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:05:26 GMT DHS chief defends grant funding, new satellite office http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/021408cdam1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Congress won't see department transition plan before the incoming administration. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/021408cdam1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39296 webmaster@govexec.com (Chris Strohm, CongressDaily) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:12:33 GMT Bush administration proposes $7.3 billion for IT security http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/020708j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Five agencies rank as unsatisfactory in cybersecurity compliance. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/020708j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39252 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:11:40 GMT Homeland Security seeks to bolster management, border security http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/020408kp1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Bush administration's 2009 budget request represents almost 7 percent increase over this year's spending. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0208/020408kp1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39217 kpeters@govexec.com (Katherine McIntire Peters) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:35:23 GMT CIA official: North American power company systems hacked http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0108/011808j1.htm?rss=basics&oref=rss Cyberattacks have disrupted energy supplies and caused one blackout. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0108/011808j1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=39081 jaitoro@govexec.com (Jill R. Aitoro) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:01:43 GMT