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FCW's The Week

Sep 17, 2008

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Inside the protection business
EMC’s Shannon Kellogg paints a sobering picture of growing online threats and overburdened security officials.

Unlocking the national cybersecurity initiative
The Bush administration slowly reveals its cybersecurity initiative — and its impact on federal IT.

Upcoming transition creates uncertainty

States expect perks from the plan

THE WEEK

Buzz of the Week: Security on the mind

FCW Caption Contest winner announced

Policy News

FISMA 2.0 bill will strengthen cybersecurity, experts say

Cybersecurity initiative seen as good first step

Acquisition News

Acquisition needs more than contracting officers, officials say

Army touts speedy tech development at conference

Management News

DHS plans new TWIC rule

FCW FORUM

Editorial: What to do with the CMO

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Breul: CMO idea could stick around

MANAGEMENT

Management in transition
OMB, GAO wanted to ensure the new administration is on top of management issues.

Transition milestones

POLICY

DOD tests contractors’ ID cards
The pilot program’s future could hinge on the question of who conducts background checks.

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Field surveys landscape as chief
Lesley field approaches her job of OFPP administrator like a skier on a sea of ice.

The Lesley Field guide

POINTERS: RECOMMENDED READING
FCW points you in the direction of interesting blogs and Web sites that deal with all things information technology.

20 ideas worth stealing

How to find poor performers

California train crash: The online database

A grave turn for Web 2.0

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The growing importance of GWACs

One of the government's most popular methods for buying emerging technologies and critical IT services faces significant challenges in an ever-changing marketplace