Tech
DHS information security plans lacking, GAO says
Computer security plans at Homeland Security Department criticized after 11-month cybersecurity review.
Tech
House vote cuts GSA’s eTravel program
House members vote to bar funding over claims that small travel agencies are losing government business.
Defense
Defense employees to get anti-spyware software
A $6.9 million contract will safeguard 4 million computers in both offices and homes with security software.
Defense
Lawmakers eye more money for Defense transformation
House slates Office of Force Transformation for major budget boost, even though it is a year late on launching a major initiative.
Tech
FBI launches regional data sharing system
Local, regional and FBI law enforcement officials will be able to share information.
Tech
GSA’s pick to manage new acquisition service draws congressional fire
Senior official Barbara L. Shelton will head the Federal Acquisition Service, but the choice is called "disappointing."
Tech
Identity theft of FDIC employees leads to bank fraud, union says
For the third time this year, federal employees’ personal information has been stolen or lost.
Tech
Agency CIOs support consolidation efforts
Panelists divided on whether legislation is needed to ensure the success of consolidating agencies’ noncore business operations.
Tech
GAO says agencies unprepared for computer attacks
New hacking threats to government systems, including 'phishing,' spyware and spam, could wreak havoc on agencies.
Tech
Customer satisfaction with federal Web sites nudges up a notch
Sites run by the National Institutes of Health achieve high marks in consumer index.
Tech
House panel again tells agencies: Increase telework or lose funds
Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., continues to push measure to withhold $5 million from agencies that fail to boost the number of employees who telecommute.
Tech
FBI names new chief of information management project
Agency's CIO disputes reports that new system, designed to replace failed Virtual Case File project, will cost nearly $800 million.
Management
Agencies said to overlook ID tag privacy and security issues
A majority of agencies using radio-frequency identification technology aren't paying enough attention to such concerns, GAO says.
Tech
Report on DHS cybersecurity initiatives expected next month
Officials hope the document will encourage agencies to support the department's cyber response plan.
Tech
Government to spearhead creation of e-healthcare system
New panel tasked with overseeing creation of digital health records system.
Tech
GSA outlines new acquisition organization
Agency unveils proposal to merge Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.
Management
Agency contact centers win praise
The centers, which respond to inquiries from the public by phone, mail and e-mail, are an “overlooked success story,” according to study by federal contractor.
Tech
Justice budget focused on using info to combat terrorism
More than $500 million of fiscal 2006 budget request targeted to information technology projects.
Tech