Tech
Official: Technology won't stand in way of transfer of threat analysis
There are no technological barriers to transferring authority for analyzing intelligence on terrorist threats from CIA to Homeland Security.
Defense
Defense Department drafts stronger software security rules
More stringent requirements could be in place by the end of next year.
Tech
Shortage of computer security experts hampers agencies
Homeland Security official laments "incredibly shrinking pool of IT security professionals in government."
Tech
Homeland Security has no plans to update cybersecurity strategy
Plan issued in 2003 is flawed, but time isn't ripe to change it yet, says cybersecurity chief.
Tech
Treasury issues first electronic travel system contract
All other agencies must select vendors to implement electronic travel-processing systems by December.
Tech
House member seeks to nix $10 billion border security contract
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., wants to cancel US-VISIT contract awarded to Bermuda-based Accenture.
Tech
Lockheed developing military health tracking system
Defense Department awards Lockheed Martin $47 million contract to build the second phase of a medical monitoring program.
Tech
Survey finds data mining widespread among agencies
The controversial Total Information Awareness program may be dead, but agencies are running dozens of other efforts to comb through private data.
Tech
Homeland Security told to improve IT strategy
Department should limit information technology investments until it finalizes systems integration plan, GAO says.
Tech
Use of Web, e-mail to contact agencies on the rise
But many Americans say they still prefer to deal with government by phone or in person.
Tech
Former cybersecurity chief opposes new regulations
Richard Clarke says Bush administration just needs to implement the strategy he developed.
Tech
FBI lauds watch list but still lacks access
Unified terrorist watch list was completed in March, but law enforcement officials can't use it online yet.
Tech
Feedback grows more positive on Navy intranet project
Officials see satisfaction rates rise for help desk, but they also acknowledge many new users are still uncomfortable with the network.
Tech
Report: Visitor-tracking program needs better management
US-VISIT effort lacks "rigorous, disciplined management," General Accounting Office concludes.
Tech
Officials address business hurdles to security contracting
They include liability issues, intellectual property protection and the sharing of confidential company information with the government.
Tech
Database firm rejects TSA's pre-screening approach
ChoicePoint CEO Derek Smith says the airline passenger pre-screening system in development is too much like the controversial Terrorism Information Awareness data-mining project.
Tech
FBI's new CIO details plans for upcoming projects
Zalmai Azmi steps in to oversee IT at the bureau just as House lawmakers call for an investigation of a recently delivered computer systems modernization project.
Tech
HHS chief unveils electronic medical records initiative
Federal officials challenged to move aggressively to help the health care system make the switch.
Tech