OMB says IT security is improving
Federal agencies progressively are improving their IT security measures, according to a new report released last week by the Office of Manage- ment and Budget.
OMB sees improvement in agencies' IT security
OMB's report, 'FY 2005 Report to Congress on Implementation of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002,' brings together IT security assessments prepared by federal agencies and their inspectors general.
IRS needs to tighten security settings: TIGTA
The IRS has not consistently maintained the security settings it established and deployed under a common operating environment, resulting in a high risk of exploitation for some of its computers, according to the Treasury Department's inspector general for tax administration.
State launches e-passports, rejects security concerns
The senior official in charge of the project said that technical issues raised recently about e-passport security would not prevent the general distribution of the documents.
Indiana chooses Digimarc system for digitial ID support
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has awarded a six-year contract to Digimarc Corp. to supply a new digital system to issue driver's licenses.
Security wars: Novell SELinux killer rattles Red Hat
Novell Inc. of Provo, Utah, has released the source code for its recently acquired open-source Linux security application, AppArmor, and has also set up a project site in hopes of attracting outside developers to further refine the program.
GSA details how HSPD-12 interoperability labs will work
The General Services Administration outlined the final step vendors must take to get products and services on an approved list for Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12</a>.
Ohio, Michigan score well on CDW-G IT security survey
An assessment of IT security spending reveals common technology investment trends among the most technology-active state and local governments.
Security LOB to focus on training, reporting
OMB will set up centers of excellence later this year for training and security reporting for mandates such as the Federal Information Security Management Act in the fiscal 2007 budget submitted to Congress earlier this month.
Not your typical spam fighters
Keyword filtering wasn't the answer to FDA's spam problems, so the agency found a solution that did much more.
NSA urges use of better redaction methods
How-to guide aims to protect information from accidental exposure
GAO: Security, privacy controls threaten U.S. Visit
The Homeland Security Department's failure to develop and implement a system security plan and a privacy impact assessment for the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology may jeopardize the program.
HSPD-12 to get its first field test
The Pentagon will host an exercise next week to demonstrate smart-card interoperability among federal, state and local emergency personnel in the Washington metro area.
Tenix Datagate, EAL 7
They said it couldn't be done with a commercial product, but someone finally did it. Tenix Datagate Inc. of McLean, Va., received EAL 7 Common Criteria certification, the highest security level awarded by the National Information Assurance Partnership, for its Data Diode.
CYBEREYE: Help America Vote: Trust but verify
There are some good things in the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines approved by the Election Assistance Commission. But the voluntary guidelines have a glaring flaw: They are voluntary.
ANOTHER VIEW: The government needs to address wireless e-mail risks
The government's use of wireless handheld e-mail will continue to grow as the technology expands and prices fall. Congressional telecommuting mandates could accelerate this growth. As such, the risks surrounding wireless e-mail systems need to be more widely understood and addressed.
NIST seeking comments on PIV interface standards
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued draft specifications for smart cards to retrieve and use identity credentials under Federal Information Processing Standard 201.
Orange County, Calif., calls on Identix for biometric system
The Orange County, Calif., Sheriff's Department has awarded a contract to Identix Inc. to deliver a biometric hand-scanner system.
Defense unit, IT federation collaborate on identity system
The Defense Department has signed an agreement with a federation of IT companies to connect identity systems and establish an interoperable authentication network.
Defense seals enterprise software deal for IA products
The Defense Department has established an enterprise software agreement that offers military agencies discounted pricing on information assurance products and services.
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