Defense
Government urged to improve information sharing before crises
Future security threats are likely to transcend intelligence requirements of counterterrorism operations.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Web 2.0 technologies are seen as vital to attracting younger employees
Social networking is here to stay and government must adapt , federal practitioners say.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Army is lax in overseeing issuance of contractor ID cards, IG finds
Contractor failed to conduct adequate background checks before giving employees access to sensitive computer systems and military facilities.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Concerns swirl around transparency of Navy network contract
Officials gather comments on plan to break services into eight segments, but critics say time is short.
Oversight
DHS secretary pushes industry to invest in cybersecurity
Plans to beef up protection hinge on private sector -- which owns most of the nation’s infrastructure.
Oversight
Philadelphia-based consultant buys McConnell International
Clinton Rubin purchases federal consulting firm founded by former OMB tech chief in a move to enter stable federal market.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Navy plans to ask for NGEN proposals by spring
The service prepares to hold two industry days to discuss the network that will connect users on shore and at sea.
Tech
Homeland Security communications network project at risk of delays
The department should have developed stronger controls before hiring a contractor to work on the project, report says.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DuPont, German company win lightweight battery contest
Defense held yearlong competition to reduce by as much as 75 percent the weight of batteries needed to power high-tech devices in battle.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Feds still fumbling with financial management systems
GAO skeptical about an increase in number of agencies complying with law to deploy compatible systems that use proper standards.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Energy's unclassified networks still open to cyberattack
Inspector general reports that while progress has been made, systems remain vulnerable .
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Watchdog agency cites flaws in DHS cybersecurity program
More energy should go into predicting and preventing future attacks, GAO says .
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security to direct cybersecurity initiative
Defense and intelligence agencies will support the governmentwide effort .
Tech
Clandestine world of intelligence-gathering turns to an open market for data
Social networking sites, blogs and chat rooms unveil classified information for analysts.
Oversight
Power grid vulnerable to cyberattacks, committee told
Legislation is aimed at giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more authority to require compliance with security standards and issue emergency orders.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Standards for accreditation of labs that test voting machines inconsistent
NIST must strengthen assessments to ensure labs are qualified, GAO reports.
Tech
FAA awards air traffic controller training contract to Raytheon
Ten-year deal consolidates two agreements, moves agency closer to transformation.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: FAA lacks detailed plan for overhaul of tri-state airspace
It's unclear whether the project can be finished on time and within budget, GAO says .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: OMB will require agencies to use Networx
Memo states they must justify by analysis any decision to not switch over to the new telecommunications contract .
Tech