PACKET RAT: Top post in cybersecurity has the look of a gilded cage
When the Rat recently read the Government Accountability Office's scathing review of the Homeland Security Department's cybersecurity efforts, the rodent of many words could utter only one: 'Ouch.'
The community: Engaged in net-centricity
Military leaders from all the services gathered in Washington last month for the TechNet International 2005 conference, focusing on net-centric operations.
Army in R&D pact with Harris for imaging test bed system
The Army's Communications-Electronics Command has awarded a $6.6 million R&D contract to Harris Corp. to develop and demonstrate the Jigsaw Laser Radar 3D-imaging test bed system for use on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
GAO: Wireless security ignored by agencies
More than two years after the National Institute of Standards and Technology warned of the security risks posed by wireless networks, a new study shows that government agencies have done little to improve wireless security.
Davis, GAO flag contractor IT security issue
Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) said IT systems provided by contractors are 'potential Trojan horses for cyberattacks' and called for additional measures to supplement and strengthen existing security policies for contractor-provided IT systems.
MEADS missile defense project goes to Lockheed joint venture
The governments of the United States, Germany and Italy have awarded a $3.4 billion contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. and its partners in a joint venture to design and develop the Medium Extended Air Defense System.
DHS issues $65 million pact for software testing
The Homeland Security Department's Customs and Border Protection agency has awarded a blanket purchasing agreement for software testing services to Pragmatics Inc.
Defense Department calls on EFJ for mobile radio project
The Defense Department has ordered $6.4 million worth of Project 25-compliant portable and mobile radios and accessories from EF Johnson Co.
NCS turns to AT&T for IP transition project
AT&T Government Solutions of Vienna, Va., has won a contract to plan the move of the National Communications Systems' existing emergency telecommunications service onto a new Internet Protocol network.
GAO, industry spar over security of RFID
As the government gears up to distribute smart cards, electronic passports and other devices using radio-frequency identification, policy-makers are wrestling with concerns over RFID's security.
NSA finds novel intel answers in Glass Box
The National Security Agency is teasing intelligence information out of federal databases via a program that uses innovative methods to discover hidden results.
Navy renews contract with CACI for electronic defense work
The Navy has awarded CACI International Inc. a four-year, $9.8 million contract renewal to continue providing electronic defense system support.
A hardware firewall you take with you
You've no doubt heard that sometimes good things come in small packages, but a hardware firewall that fits in your palm? Intriguing.
The lowdown: Patch management software
<b>What is it?</b>
Patch management software grows up
The second Tuesday of every month has become a red-letter day for computer security professionals.
DISA looks to better manage database, security info
The Defense Information Systems Agency, in separate efforts, is looking for software to boost database monitoring and the management of security information.
IT remodeling, security go hand in hand
Lisa Schlosser knows the importance of IT security.
GAO study of RFID technology, policy seen flawed
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED)</font> Smart-card industry executives say a new Government Accountability Office study of radio frequency identity device security omits discussion about technologies and federal policies in the arena.
DISA seeks stronger software for sensitive Defense systems
The Defense Information Systems Agency is searching for solutions to help combat internal threats to Defense networks, systems and data.
Auditors, solons say DHS is 0-for-13 on cybersecurity
A critical GAO report on the Homeland Security Department's cybersecurity program has prompted members of the House and Senate Homeland Security committees to call for improved performance.
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