Oversight
Protest of huge IT services contract upheld
Judge calls GSA's selection criteria for Alliant vendors “arbitrary and capricious,” and puts contract on hold.
Defense
Lawmaker to Navy: Cut new destroyers, build cruisers faster
Ending DDG-1000 production would likely require the Navy to start production again on the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class destroyer.
Defense
U.S. unprepared for ongoing cyberwar, say top military and intelligence officials
Civilian agencies and private sector are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks from countries like China and Russia.
Defense
Chertoff celebrates DHS anniversary with defense of virtual fence
Border control efforts won't be delayed by three years, he says.
Oversight
Census Bureau facing huge cost increase, possible delays in 2010 effort
Problems with new handheld devices could increase costs by as much as $2 billion.
Defense
Navy develops two-way radio communication for submerged submarines
System provides first-time ability to fully integrate vessels under water into strike group operations.
Defense
Defense officials still concerned about data lost in 2007 network attack
“We don’t know when they’ll use the information they stole,” Pentagon CIO says.
Defense
Defense kicks off satellite communications contract
Wide range of large and small businesses expected to compete to provide additional bandwidth to the military services.
Tech
Contractor networks create security risk, Defense official says
Department launches initiatives to better protect sensitive data.
Tech
Information sharing is top priority for federal CIOs, says Pentagon official
Defense Department’s deputy chief information officer says data sharing, security are not mutually exclusive.
Tech
Report: SEC still shows mixed bag on information security
Commission making progress, but work still needs to be done, GAO says.
Defense
Pentagon: Cyberattacks appear to come from China
Intrusions are consistent with Chinese government policy, Pentagon says.
Tech
Veterans Affairs revs up travel Web site
Department is latest to offer one-stop service for managing reservations and expense reporting.
Defense
Users continue to compromise federal computer networks, says tech community
Survey results predict significant growth in identity management to combat security weaknesses.
Defense
OMB reports 60 percent increase in information security incidents
The news is “not necessarily a bad thing,” says administration’s top IT official.
Tech
Agencies tap Army’s expertise on electronic health records
NASA and State, among others, approach officials about fielding their own versions of combat casualty care system.
Defense
House panel OKs tech funds to protect borders
Bill backing development of new technology for border patrol and maritime security draws rare bipartisan support.
Oversight
Next generation air traffic system aimed at cutting cost, pollution
Program will benefit both industry and environment, say experts.
Tech
Survey: Fewer federal CIOs report directly to agency heads
Security, standardization, consolidation listed among key issues facing technology leaders.
Tech