Modernization
Auditors warn FBI not to repeat mistakes
CIO says funding for all IT modernization needs is lacking
People
Hale resigns from DHS
Departure could lead to yet another reorganization at the Homeland Security Department
Cybersecurity
GAO: Security accreditation program a tough sell
The National Information Assurance Partnership suffers from a lack of good metrics and limited product listings.
People
FBI CIO: You get what you pay for
The bureau's CIO says there is not enough money to pay for essential IT services such as e-mail.
People
UPDATED: DHS' Janet Hale resigns
Janet Hale, head of the Homeland Security Department’s management directorate, is resigning effective the end of April.
People
GAO: FBI, GSA mismanaged Trilogy contractors
A report cites more than $17 million in potential overcharging and lost or stolen equipment.
People
Cyrus G. “Jerry” Lohfink and Jim Preissner: Government/industry team delivers fed paychecks
Working together, Lohfink and Preissner kept Hurricane Katrina’s devastation from disrupting the processing of federal paychecks.
People
GAO: FEMA must update digital flood maps
A report states that Hurricane Katrina drove home the need to improve the National Flood Insurance Program.
Digital Government
Security certification group chooses new cybersecurity co-chief
State Department's CISO takes leadership position at (ISC)2.
People
FBI, Lockheed dig into Sentinel bid details
As prime contractor, Lockheed Martin will earn $305 million over six years for system that will replace failed Virtual Case File.
People
CIO: Proactive approach to risk is essential
Dale Meyerrose of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said the law that created his office was intended to disrupt the status quo.
People
Lee leaving GSA, heading to FEMA
Former DOD procurement official, who has been in the GSA role since last August, will join FEMA on April 3
People
Panel: Interoperability will improve health care
It also could help the industry save $78 billion a year, according to some estimates.
Modernization
Panel: Feds can spur use of interoperability standards
The government can help industry vendors understand the cross-disciplinary nature of interoperability efforts, experts say.
Cybersecurity
NIST seeks comments on digital signatures draft regulation
The draft standard would improve the security of digital signatures, which rely on cryptographic keys for their algorithms.
Modernization
Interoperability still plagues DHS
New report expected to hit agency for foot-dragging on communications
Cybersecurity
Risk management critical for FISMA success
Experts say IGs and execs must agree on common enforcement and audits.
Cybersecurity
Encrypt data or encrypt disk? You decide
Mobile computing and larger databases pose new risks for unprotected data.
Acquisition
Justice issues A-76 request
The department wants industry and government partners to join a new procurement team.
People
Lockheed gets Sentinel contract
The contractor beat Northrop Grumman for a contract to build a new case management system, according to a published report.
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