Cybersecurity
FISMA amendment could redefine personally identifiable info
Sen. Norm Coleman introduced the bill, which would make OMB responsible for establishing policies and procedures for agencies to follow in the event of a data breach.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers push compromise on ID cards
Bill calls for enhanced driver's licenses and changes to border passport program.
People
Controversial passport card system put out for bid
Border state officials remain concerned about the potentially harmful effects of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative on cross-border commerce.
People
NASA juggles a mixed workforce
Contractor-heavy NASA seeks ways to improve workforce management.
People
GPO chief of staff nominated to be public printer
Robert Tapella would face a big challenge: making the office more technologically oriented while budgets continue to shrink.
People
OMB to agencies: Use more performance-based contracts
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy says the contracts should make up 45 percent of agencies' awards through fiscal 2011.
Cybersecurity
GAO: FBI's internal network has critical security flaws
FBI Deputy CIO Dean Hall said the bureau didn't believe the weaknesses added up to an increased risk to FBI information.
Digital Government
House committee clears bill to establish Energy research agency
The proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy would focus on developing and commercializing clean energy technologies.
Cybersecurity
New DHS plans target sector-specific infrastructure protection
The Sector-Specific Plans provide guidance for protecting 17 infrastructures and resources deemed important to protect under HSPD-7.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers propose more money for cybercrime battle
The Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide federal law enforcement agencies with $10 million a year for training and high-tech tools.
People
Biometrics enter DHS exit system
Agency is developing regulations for how US-VISIT will take on next phase.
People
TSA prepares for HR outsourcing award
Eight companies are eligible to compete for the Integrated Hiring Operations and Personnel Program.
Acquisition
GPO shops for better smart card printing capabilities
The Government Printing Office wants electronic card counters, software, and integration and consulting services.
People
Committee chairman: DHS needs Plan B for exit tech
Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, says the department still lacks biometric technology to track visitors leaving the country.
People
ODNI chooses new acquisition deputy
Alden Munson will help drive the “Build Acquisition Excellence and Technology Leadership” part of the intelligence community’s 100-Day Plan for Integration and Collaboration.
People
DHS about-faces on biometric exit process
Although it recently said the procedures are not ready for implementation, the department is forging ahead anyway.
People
States make case for Real ID help
Several CIOs request more grant funding from DHS to pay for federal mandate.
People
Serious games = serious training
Proponents of serious gaming say the industry has been slow to take off because it has relied mostly on limited government funding.
People
State CIOs struggle to get federal funds for IT programs
Forty state CIOs met with DHS officials during NASCIO's D.C. Fly-In to talk about getting support for Real ID Act implementation.
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