http://www.govexec.comen-usThu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/10/from-nextgovcom-progress-is-slow-on-cybersecurity-goals-gao-reports/32516/A lack of clear roles and responsibilities has hindered advances on President Obama’s strategy for safeguarding computer networks, officials tell watchdog.Jill R. AitoroThu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/10/from-nextgovcom-progress-is-slow-on-cybersecurity-goals-gao-reports/32516/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/10/from-nextgovcom-supreme-court-hears-arguments-in-nasa-privacy-case/32494/Justices will decide whether agency's background checks violate contractors' rights.Jill R. AitoroTue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/10/from-nextgovcom-supreme-court-hears-arguments-in-nasa-privacy-case/32494/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/09/from-nextgovcom-results-of-cyber-drill-will-help-shape-final-version-of-response-plan/32451/Government, industry participants test procedures in simulated attack as officials put finishing touches on strategy.Jill R. AitoroWed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/09/from-nextgovcom-results-of-cyber-drill-will-help-shape-final-version-of-response-plan/32451/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/09/from-nextgovcom-senate-panel-tries-again-to-push-through-data-breach-bill/32409/Measure would require businesses and nonprofits to adopt security practices that protect stored information from unauthorized access.Jill R. AitoroThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/09/from-nextgovcom-senate-panel-tries-again-to-push-through-data-breach-bill/32409/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/08/from-nextgovcom-intels-purchase-of-mcafee-not-a-game-changer-for-security/32201/The buy pushes the chip maker further into the cyber market, but it won’t affect development.Jill R. AitoroFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/08/from-nextgovcom-intels-purchase-of-mcafee-not-a-game-changer-for-security/32201/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/08/from-nextgovcom-most-attacks-on-federal-networks-financially-motivated/32135/Data shows hackers want to steal money , not classified information.Jill R. AitoroFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/08/from-nextgovcom-most-attacks-on-federal-networks-financially-motivated/32135/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/08/from-nextgovcom-agencies-could-be-prone-to-new-kind-of-sophisticated-cyberattack/32112/The government should watch out for “man-in-the-browser” attacks that have been used to steal money from financial institutions, security expert says.Jill R. AitoroTue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/08/from-nextgovcom-agencies-could-be-prone-to-new-kind-of-sophisticated-cyberattack/32112/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/from-nextgovcom-dhs-moves-forward-with-financial-management-system/31959/Congress asks senior executives how a White House moratorium on such projects will affect the progress of the $450 million Transformation and Systems Consolidation program.Jill R. AitoroTue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/07/from-nextgovcom-dhs-moves-forward-with-financial-management-system/31959/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/07/from-nextgovcom-va-ends-financial-management-modernization-project/31911/Department will concentrate on smaller initiatives that have better odds of success and will make a difference.Jill R. AitoroTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/07/from-nextgovcom-va-ends-financial-management-modernization-project/31911/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/07/from-nextgovcom-tsa-will-miss-cargo-screening-deadline/31844/Official says the United States should recognize international programs that meet its standards .Jill R. AitoroThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/07/from-nextgovcom-tsa-will-miss-cargo-screening-deadline/31844/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/06/from-nextgovcom-key-lawmaker-emphasizes-need-for-new-border-security-technology/31833/Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar also urges better collaboration with state law enforcement.Jill R. AitoroWed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/06/from-nextgovcom-key-lawmaker-emphasizes-need-for-new-border-security-technology/31833/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/06/from-nextgovcom-obama-administration-cracks-down-on-late-over-budget-it-projects/31814/White House orders review of all high-risk IT initiatives, halts investments in financial system modernization efforts.Jill R. AitoroMon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/06/from-nextgovcom-obama-administration-cracks-down-on-late-over-budget-it-projects/31814/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/06/white-house-to-unveil-revised-id-management-plan-friday/31782/White House to unveil revised ID management plan Friday Strategy will build on past efforts, including the Bush administration’s attempt to establish universal credentials for accessing federal buildings and computers.Jill R. AitoroTue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/06/white-house-to-unveil-revised-id-management-plan-friday/31782/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/06/from-nextgovcom-panel-to-recommend-certifications-for-cybersecurity-workforce/31667/New report from nonpartisan commission will suggest the federal government establish a certifying body to test skills of potential hires.Jill R. AitoroFri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/06/from-nextgovcom-panel-to-recommend-certifications-for-cybersecurity-workforce/31667/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/05/from-nextgovcom-first-responders-still-struggle-to-communicate-despite-technology-standards/31615/Various interpretations of P25 specifications hamper interoperability among radio systems.Jill R. AitoroThu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/05/from-nextgovcom-first-responders-still-struggle-to-communicate-despite-technology-standards/31615/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/05/from-nextgovcom-internet-censorship-proves-counterproductive-in-curtailing-terrorist-recruitment/31601/Intelligence gathered from extremists’ websites actually provides useful information to pursue criminals, witnesses tell lawmakers.Jill R. AitoroWed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2010/05/from-nextgovcom-internet-censorship-proves-counterproductive-in-curtailing-terrorist-recruitment/31601/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/04/energy-smarts/31320/Data center consolidation offers an opportunity to go green.Jill R. AitoroWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/04/energy-smarts/31320/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/from-nextgovcom-napolitano-freezes-spending-for-high-tech-border-security-project/31072/Secretary cites cost overruns and missed deadlines as reasons to move $50 million in Recovery Act funding for the first phase of SBInet to pay for proven technologies.Jill R. AitoroWed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/03/from-nextgovcom-napolitano-freezes-spending-for-high-tech-border-security-project/31072/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-cyber-exercise-aims-to-teach-the-good-guys-to-think-like-the-bad-guys/30877/The National Defense University’s Cybersecurity Challenge wants to educate professionals on how hackers think to better understand how to spot and stop penetration attacks.Jill R. AitoroThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-cyber-exercise-aims-to-teach-the-good-guys-to-think-like-the-bad-guys/30877/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-simulation-shows-government-lacks-policies-needed-to-respond-to-cyberattack/30861/The risk is not that the government would do too much, but rather it would not have responded strong enough , said a participant in the exercise.Jill R. AitoroTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-simulation-shows-government-lacks-policies-needed-to-respond-to-cyberattack/30861/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-hhs-awards-millions-in-grants-to-advance-health-it-initiatives/30854/Department expects to hire 3,000 technology workers at extension centers to promote adoption of electronic records .Jill R. AitoroFri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-hhs-awards-millions-in-grants-to-advance-health-it-initiatives/30854/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-government-takes-layered-approach-to-aviation-security/30811/House members say Homeland Security should make a greater effort to gauge the public’s response to potential passenger screening technologies.Jill R. AitoroThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/02/from-nextgovcom-government-takes-layered-approach-to-aviation-security/30811/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/01/from-nextgovcom-critical-infrastructure-is-a-frequent-target-for-cyberattacks-report-says/30750/Global security and IT executives point to the United States as a model of computer security , but say it also is among the most vulnerable to intrusions.Jill R. AitoroThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2010/01/from-nextgovcom-critical-infrastructure-is-a-frequent-target-for-cyberattacks-report-says/30750/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/01/critical-calls/30728/Getting first responders on the same wavelength requires common standards.Jill R. AitoroWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/excellence/management-matters/2010/01/critical-calls/30728/Management - Management Mattershttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/from-nextgovcom-public-satisfaction-with-federal-web-sites-increased-in-2009/30733/Obama administration should use positive feedback to determine effectiveness of transparency efforts, says research group.Jill R. AitoroTue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2010/01/from-nextgovcom-public-satisfaction-with-federal-web-sites-increased-in-2009/30733/Oversight