Route Fifty

NWS posts aviation weather on the Web

MARCH 6The National Weather Service's Aviation Digital Data Service Web site can draw flight paths and forecast winds and turbulence via Java applets.

By GCN
March 6, 2000

Moersdorf heads National Data Buoy Center

MARCH 6Paul F. Moersdorf has taken over the directorship of the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

By GCN
March 6, 2000

Clinton tells agencies to deny denial-of-service attacks

MARCH 6President Clinton has told agencies to step up efforts to keep their systems from being hijacked for use in service-denial attacks against commercial and government Web sites.

By GCN
March 6, 2000

WAAS works well during demonstration

MARCH 6'The flight was bumpy but the Wide Area Augmentation System worked smoothly during a demonstration of the navigation system that augments Global Positioning System data to help pilots keep their aircraft on track.

By GCN
March 6, 2000

Zombie code infects PCs running Win98

Trojan horse programs similar to those believed responsible for a series of high-profile service-denial attacks last month have now appeared on desktop computers running Microsoft Windows 98.

By GCN
March 3, 2000

Recent events spark new agency reviews

The Environmental Protection Agency's move last month to shut down its Web site had a ripple effect across government as agencies re-examined their security procedures.

By GCN
March 3, 2000

This presentation tool has the write stuff for the road

The government's most advanced spy satellite would have trouble beaming the contents of a whiteboard presentation in California to an office in Washington. But when the presenter uses eBeam, anyone with a Web browser can watch.

By GCN
March 3, 2000

Fifty government Web sites make list of most-visited 600

Fifty government Web sites rank among the 600 most popular on the Internet, according to a recent survey.

By GCN
March 3, 2000

Hacking case may be just the tip of the iceberg, NASA investigators say

A hacking case in which authorities last month charged a Boston man with breaking into NASA and Defense Logistics Agency computers is just one of several federal cybercrimes under investigation, government officials said.

By GCN
March 3, 2000

In midst of probe, FBI experiences denial-of-services attacks firsthand

While the FBI was investigating a flood of distributed denial-of-service attacks, its own Web site was down for more than three hours on Feb. 18 after hackers overwhelmed it with hits.

By GCN
March 3, 2000

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. / Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Accept Cookies

NWS posts aviation weather on the Web

MARCH 6The National Weather Service's Aviation Digital Data Service Web site can draw flight paths and forecast winds and turbulence via Java applets.

Moersdorf heads National Data Buoy Center

MARCH 6Paul F. Moersdorf has taken over the directorship of the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

Clinton tells agencies to deny denial-of-service attacks

MARCH 6President Clinton has told agencies to step up efforts to keep their systems from being hijacked for use in service-denial attacks against commercial and government Web sites.

WAAS works well during demonstration

MARCH 6'The flight was bumpy but the Wide Area Augmentation System worked smoothly during a demonstration of the navigation system that augments Global Positioning System data to help pilots keep their aircraft on track.

SSA plans new online services

MARCH 6The Social Security Administration this month will offer a retirement planning application on its Web site, at <a href="http://www.ssa.gov">www.ssa.gov</a>.

Zombie code infects PCs running Win98

Trojan horse programs similar to those believed responsible for a series of high-profile service-denial attacks last month have now appeared on desktop computers running Microsoft Windows 98.

Recent events spark new agency reviews

The Environmental Protection Agency's move last month to shut down its Web site had a ripple effect across government as agencies re-examined their security procedures.

This presentation tool has the write stuff for the road

The government's most advanced spy satellite would have trouble beaming the contents of a whiteboard presentation in California to an office in Washington. But when the presenter uses eBeam, anyone with a Web browser can watch.

Guard dumps contractor

After spending more than $30 million to develop its Fleet Logistics System, the Coast Guard has canceled its contract with the FLS vendor and is buying a commercial program that will let users better access data in the new system.

Fifty government Web sites make list of most-visited 600

Fifty government Web sites rank among the 600 most popular on the Internet, according to a recent survey.

Compaq's Newgaard to leave

Gary Newgaard, vice president of Compaq Computer Corp.'s federal division, has resigned effective this Friday.

Help desk heads for the Web

Automated teller machines, Web banking and pay-and-pump gasoline have made users prefer self-service instead of help queues and trouble tickets, the chief executive officer of Help Desk 2000 of Atlanta told a forum last week.

Senator bars vote on Katzen

The nomination of Sally Katzen as the Office of Management and Budget's deputy director for management is at an impasse.

E-signature bills concern Fed

''The Federal Reserve Board has asked Congress to let it review proposed electronic signature legislation to ensure a final version won't preclude the Fed's oversight of financial disclosures to consumers.

OMB issues security guide

''Security must be incorporated during the initial phase of a system's development, the Office of Management and Budget instructs agencies in a new guide.

Navy signs a forms BPA

''The Navy last month signed a blanket purchasing agreement for JetForm Inc. electronic forms and workflow software products. The three-year agreement, estimated at $9 million, is open only to Navy buyers.

DSS gains third algorithm

''The National Institute of Standards and Technology has approved elliptic-curve cryptography for use under the government's Digital Signature Standard.

Leap day causes few problems

''Except for a handful of minor glitches, there were no problems tied to the Feb. 29 leap year rollover, said John A. Koskinen, chairman of the President's Council on the Year 2000 Conversion.

Hacking case may be just the tip of the iceberg, NASA investigators say

A hacking case in which authorities last month charged a Boston man with breaking into NASA and Defense Logistics Agency computers is just one of several federal cybercrimes under investigation, government officials said.

In midst of probe, FBI experiences denial-of-services attacks firsthand

While the FBI was investigating a flood of distributed denial-of-service attacks, its own Web site was down for more than three hours on Feb. 18 after hackers overwhelmed it with hits.

MARCH 6&#151;The National Weather Service's Aviation Digital Data Service Web site can draw flight paths and forecast winds and turbulence via Java applets.

MARCH 6&#151;Paul F. Moersdorf has taken over the directorship of the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

MARCH 6&#151;President Clinton has told agencies to step up efforts to keep their systems from being hijacked for use in service-denial attacks against commercial and government Web sites.

MARCH 6'The flight was bumpy but the Wide Area Augmentation System worked smoothly during a demonstration of the navigation system that augments Global Positioning System data to help pilots keep their aircraft on track.

MARCH 6&#151;The Social Security Administration this month will offer a retirement planning application on its Web site, at <a href="http://www.ssa.gov">www.ssa.gov</a>.

Trojan horse programs similar to those believed responsible for a series of high-profile service-denial attacks last month have now appeared on desktop computers running Microsoft Windows 98.

The Environmental Protection Agency's move last month to shut down its Web site had a ripple effect across government as agencies re-examined their security procedures.

The government's most advanced spy satellite would have trouble beaming the contents of a whiteboard presentation in California to an office in Washington. But when the presenter uses eBeam, anyone with a Web browser can watch.

After spending more than $30 million to develop its Fleet Logistics System, the Coast Guard has canceled its contract with the FLS vendor and is buying a commercial program that will let users better access data in the new system.

Fifty government Web sites rank among the 600 most popular on the Internet, according to a recent survey.

Gary Newgaard, vice president of Compaq Computer Corp.'s federal division, has resigned effective this Friday.

Automated teller machines, Web banking and pay-and-pump gasoline have made users prefer self-service instead of help queues and trouble tickets, the chief executive officer of Help Desk 2000 of Atlanta told a forum last week.

The nomination of Sally Katzen as the Office of Management and Budget's deputy director for management is at an impasse.

''The Federal Reserve Board has asked Congress to let it review proposed electronic signature legislation to ensure a final version won't preclude the Fed's oversight of financial disclosures to consumers.

''Security must be incorporated during the initial phase of a system's development, the Office of Management and Budget instructs agencies in a new guide.

''The Navy last month signed a blanket purchasing agreement for JetForm Inc. electronic forms and workflow software products. The three-year agreement, estimated at $9 million, is open only to Navy buyers.

''The National Institute of Standards and Technology has approved elliptic-curve cryptography for use under the government's Digital Signature Standard.

''Except for a handful of minor glitches, there were no problems tied to the Feb. 29 leap year rollover, said John A. Koskinen, chairman of the President's Council on the Year 2000 Conversion.

A hacking case in which authorities last month charged a Boston man with breaking into NASA and Defense Logistics Agency computers is just one of several federal cybercrimes under investigation, government officials said.

While the FBI was investigating a flood of distributed denial-of-service attacks, its own Web site was down for more than three hours on Feb. 18 after hackers overwhelmed it with hits.

MARCH 6The National Weather Service's Aviation Digital Data Service Web site can draw flight paths and forecast winds and turbulence via Java applets.

MARCH 6Paul F. Moersdorf has taken over the directorship of the National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

MARCH 6President Clinton has told agencies to step up efforts to keep their systems from being hijacked for use in service-denial attacks against commercial and government Web sites.

MARCH 6The Social Security Administration this month will offer a retirement planning application on its Web site, at <a href="http://www.ssa.gov">www.ssa.gov</a>.