Social media has its place, just not everywhere
There is a place for social networking and interactive Web 2.0 tools in the enterprise, but they also pose new risks and need to be accompanied with appropriate policies and technology, Foreground Security founder David Amsler says.
DHS tests cyber response plan in global drill
The Homeland Security Department began its second day of a three-day global cybersecurity exercise intended to test readiness for large-scale cyberattacks.
Private cloud expected to lift New Mexico's IT efficiency
The State of New Mexico is looking to dramatically reduce information technology expenses and electricity costs when the Department of Information Technology launches a private cloud computing platform by the end of the year.
Minnesota inks deal with Microsoft on BPOS services
The state of Minnesota has embraced Microsoft's Internet cloud services by agreeing to an application outsourcing deal.
USDA plans security tech upgrade
The Agriculture Department is updating its security tools with the aid of industry partners.
Cybersecurity gets faster with blending of two protocols
The integration of TCG’s Trusted Network Connect with government’s Security Content Automation Protocols could add automated policy enforcement to scanning and evaluation of security status.
Kundra sets new IPv6 deadlines
The Obama administration has set deadlines and offered guidelines for the transition of government networks to the next generation of Internet Protocols.
Government IT shops get a store for open-source apps
A public/private partnership has launched Civic Commons, a website designed to let state, local and federal agencies share software they have developed.
Army takes on acquisition, cyberspace and culture
The Army's cyber component's opening comes during unprecedented challenges in upgrading its IT services.
Do agencies still have year-end spending sprees?
We tried to find out what agencies are spending their year-end money on, but it might not work like that anymore.
Army tests electronic, updatable manuals for the field
The Army is testing a variety of applications and devices, including a Kindle, six iPads and an Entourage Edge, as potential platforms for battlefield systems manuals.
SSA's tracking of computer buys is a mess, IG says in report
It's not possible to know if the Social Security Administration overpaid or underpaid for some computers because the recordkeeping is so poor, according to a new report.
Big Brother wants to surf the Net with you
The Obama administration wants Congress to require online services such as Facebook to ensure they can comply with wiretap orders.
FBI agents cheated on computerized exam, IG says
The FBI's inspector general today alleged that agents and supervisors cheated on an operations exam delivered online.
Surveillance cameras go public in Minnesota county
Ramsey County, Minn., has made 14 of its surveillance cameras available to the public as part of its Neighborhood Watch program, which has raised the eyebrows of some privacy advocates.
Microsoft Revises ASP.NET Security Advisory
Microsoft on late Friday published yet another revision to its security advisory on ASP.NET systems.
Montana cuts data center cooling costs from dollars to nickels
Montana is using a Kyoto-wheel system to cool its new data center, cutting the energy costs of cooling to a minimum.
States find a friend (and a few concerns) in social media
A NASCIO survey of state IT officials finds widespread adoption of social media channels, although many officials are concerned about security, legal issues and the lack of agency policies for their use.
Who will win midterm elections? You can Google it.
Google's 2010 U.S. Elections Ratings maps projections from four independent analysis organizations of House, Senate and gubernatorial races.
Is free virus protection inferior?
A debate erupts about whether antivirus software you pay for is better than the free stuff.
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