Oversight

Task force takes global view of digital archiving

Experts say digital preservation to be a top international priority.

Tech

Voters confused by e-voting machines, study finds

Experts say poor user interfaces pose higher risk to election results than security issues.

Oversight

Texas officials endorse enhanced driver's licenses

State's licenses will be designed to meet nationwide standards for credentials recently released by Homeland Security.

Tech

Genome project to require Google-like computing power

Just announced project to map 1,000 individual genome sequences will rely on algorithms and computational models to reduce requirements.

Tech

TSA reports progress in port identification card program

But with just 12,000 of the 1.5 million cards activated, House panel chairman vows to remain vigilant.

Tech

'Erased' personal data on agency tapes can be retrieved, company says

Manufacturer’s findings contradict GAO report, prompting call for new investigation.

Oversight

Technology associations move to merge operations

Information Technology Association of America and Government Electronics and Information Technology Association approved the merger last week.

Oversight

HHS chief aims for IT job credentials in a year

Group says move to digital health records is hampered by workforce shortage.

Oversight

OMB orders agencies to report on efforts to protect private data

Agency issues memo on implementing changes to Federal Information Security Management Act.

Defense

CIA official: North American power company systems hacked

Cyberattacks have disrupted energy supplies and caused one blackout.

Oversight

Backers of bill on federal Web services seek action

Measure would order agencies to measure citizen satisfaction with government services, including Web interactions.

Defense

Ridge: Fighting terror takes 'People plus technology'

Former Homeland Security Department Secretary cites lack of information sharing as hurdle to better security.

Tech

Information security managers need to be more than technicians, guide says

Ability to articulate how security helps agencies meet missions now a requirement.

Oversight

Official touts Bush's efforts to improve e-government

Deputy e-gov chief says governmentwide Web sites have helped users navigate bureaucratic maze.

Oversight

Agencies are cautious of software accessed online

The Bush administration is now endorsing hosted software for agency use.

Defense

Official: Critics of driver's license standards are off base

DHS issued final regulations for states to implement the so-called REAL ID Act last week.

Tech

Microsoft offers feds support for online services

New strategy allows government customers to leverage software as a service.

Tech

Agencies falling behind in recruiting young technology workers

Government must begin to rethink how it will attract 18- to 31-year-old workers.

Defense

National labs need vision and money, official says

Los Alamos chief says scientists have a role to play in combating cyber terrorism.

Oversight

EPA's move to 'modernize' libraries spurs concerns

Congress has ordered agency to restore network of libraries that had been closed or consolidated.