Tech
Panelists: Combating data theft is not complicated
More than 40 percent of recently reported data breaches were the result of stolen or lost equipment; hacker intrusions are much less frequent.
Tech
Inspector general outlines flaws in border security plan
Initiative is vulnerable to changing schedule and cost estimates, Homeland Security IG says.
Tech
Agencies share secrets for boosting e-gov grades
Transportation Department and Small Business Administration jump from lowest ranking to highest in just a few months.
Tech
Officials eye 50-percent mark on cyber compliance
The most progress has been made in handling personnel security and identifying who is accessing various IT systems.
Tech
IT security measure may founder in lame-duck Senate
Veterans Affairs’ move to consolidate technology operations addresses much of what was in the bill, Senate spokesman says.
Tech
Private sector grows skeptical of IT consolidation efforts
Poor planning and a lack of execution could doom the Office of Management and Budget’s information technology streamlining projects, industry officials say.
Tech
Officials expect congressional oversight of IT to increase
Observers don’t, however, expect drastic changes in government information technology policy.
Tech
Democratic victory may kill surveillance bills
Short, post-election session, could still be "rife with danger," civil rights advocate cautions.
Tech
E-voting glitches give election watchers pause
More than a third of counties are administering elections this year on new equipment, according to a report released this fall.
Management
IRS still planning public-private contest for computer services
Competition could encompass 2,000 jobs, but a request for proposals scheduled to be released last month has been delayed.
Tech
Firm withdraws protest of ID card services contract
GSA officials are weighing how to proceed with next contract for end-to-end services to help agencies meet presidential mandate.
Tech
Homeland Security eyes data fusion in states, localities
DHS official plans to embed intelligence officers at 18 “fusion centers” by October 2007, and at all such centers within another year.
Tech
IRS chief warns tax industry of growing debate over online filing services
Mark Everson said Congress may order the agency to provide its own tax preparation services.
Tech
Agencies close to satisfying cybersecurity law
Early numbers from reports submitted Oct. 1 show that 88 percent of systems will meet certification and accreditation requirements.
Tech
OMB: Management agenda will outlast Bush administration
Initiatives to address basic challenges for government will last, in some form, even without legislation, officials say.
Tech
Treasury telecom procurement keeps bidders in suspense
Process of evaluating proposals – which were due Aug. 28 in the latest twist – is taking longer than expected.
Defense
Defense begins issuing new identification cards
Upgrades to make cards compliant with presidential mandate are expected to boost efficiency, protect privacy and guard against identity theft.
Defense
Air Force seeks to strengthen satellite defense system
Satellites are key in goal of linking military units across the globe using sophisticated battle command computer networks.
Tech
Report cites continuing holes in cybersecurity research
GAO recommends that White House office establish timelines for getting a cybersecurity research agenda.
Tech