IRS strengthens IT security, auditors say The service has taken steps to conduct certification and accreditation more efficiently, a report concludes. (Posted October 29, 2008)
Data tools outstrip laws, policies Report proposes a framework for evaluating info-based counterterrorism programs. (Posted October 27, 2008)
GSA’s consolidation 2.0 project Agency looks to a shared services model to eliminate costly redundancies in the procurement system. (Posted September 29, 2008)
FEMA nears emergency alert standard Goal is to create a national infrastructure so digital messages can be sent to TVs, radios and desktop computers. (Posted September 8, 2008)
5 tech tools with lasting appeal An election year and a stagnant economy aren’t slowing government’s appetite for new tech. (Posted September 1, 2008)
Panel finds TWIC riddled with problems A DHS advisory group has identified more than a dozen problems it says are causing the program to fail, according to a report obtained by Federal Computer Week. (Posted August 27, 2008)
FCC proposes rules for VOIP 911 calls The Federal Communications Commission's proposed rule seeks to ensure that Enhanced 911 systems can accommodate calls from IP-enabled phones. (Posted August 27, 2008)
DHS, D.C. demonstrate broadband technology The Homeland Security Department and the District of Columbia today demonstrated a new radio over wireless broadband technology for emergency response. (Posted August 27, 2008)
FEMA plans to inventory emergency systems The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to survey the nation's emergency alert systems soon as part of its effort to build an integrated emergency alert and warning system. (Posted August 25, 2008)
Rising Star: Capt. Shaun Baker Baker used new tools rather than relying on the traditional methods on computer networks. (Posted August 18, 2008)
GAO faults some DOD IT assessments The Government Accountability Office says the Defense Department must improve its assessments of whether business system modernization efforts comply with its federated Business Enterprise Architecture. (Posted August 7, 2008)
GSA to add TIC to Networx contracts Networx vendors will be able to offer services under the Office of Management's initiative after the General Services Administration modifies the contracts. (Posted July 18, 2008)
OMB: Agencies must shed more gateways The federal government will have fewer than 100 external Internet connections near the end of fiscal 2009 to improve security, an Office of Management and Budget official said today. (Posted July 10, 2008)
The federal enterprise architecture: Where it fits The Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 called for agencies to adopt an IT architecture to govern the management and acquisition of new IT. (Posted June 30, 2008)
