HTML 5 steps up
Does Microsoft's interest in the new version of HTML add some forward momentum?
Readers get into the weeds of Microsoft ruling
Some of the people who commented on the coverage were glad to see the software giant take a hit. But Microsoft was not alone -- the federal judge in the U.S. District of East Texas who made the ruling as well as the U.S. system for issuing patents also came in for criticism.
GCN names its 2009 Agency IT Award winners
Government Computer News has named the 10 government agency information technology projects to be recognized as outstanding IT initiatives for 2009.
FDA plans electronic filing for some safety reports
Proposed rules announced today would require that all mandatory post market reporting of adverse effects for drugs and medical devices be filed electronically, either through a gateway, a Web portal under development, or on disk or tape.
Attacks underscore the limits of Twitter, Facebook
Social networking might provide useful business tools, but recent attacks are a reminder that they are not ready for mission-critical tasks.
Forensics tools can help stop threats to ever-expanding networks
As threats have evolved, so have the tools for forensics investigations. Although forensics inspectors were once limited to conducting research only after an incident had taken place, they are now more likely to capture evidence in real time.
A sampling of IT forensics tools
More than 150 open-source and commercial computer forensics tools are available. Here is a sampling of some of them.
Better procurement can feed transition to 21st-century federal IT, Kundra says
Recently, federal CIO Vivek Kundra met with reporters and editors from the 1105 Government Information Group, publisher of GCN, to talk about lines of business, the GSA storefront and other topics that affect the federal information technology landscape.
Aruba Networks new wireless LAN solution has FIPS 140-2 security
Aruba Networks says its ArubaOS Release 3 802.11n wireless LAN solution has been validated as being Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 compliant for cryptographic security.
Microsoft working to eliminate Internet anonymity
Microsoft researchers have unveiled an anti-hacking concept that can help track hackers or malicious content to origin servers.
A SWAT team for enterprise app woes
The Coast Guard Operation Systems Center employs a dedicated task force to troubleshoot complex problems with its own applications.
NIST releases guidelines for interoperable ID management credentials
NIST explains the use of new international standard enabling client applications to access identity credentials from different issuers, including the federal PIV card, and releases a proof-of-concept tool for using PIV with some common applications.
Army adds Fidelis data protection solution to approved products list
Fidelis Extrusion Prevention System protects operations security and classified data from within the organization as well as from external attacks.
Air Force certifies Savi RFID tags
The Air Force has certified Savi Technology's radio frequency identification asset tracking and security devices for use aboard all sizes and classifications of fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft that transport supplies for the Defense Department.
Microsoft gets little sympathy from federal (non)fan base
A recent court ruling against Microsoft evokes mixed feelings from federal customers.
Microsoft seeks stay in Word patent dispute
Microsoft has filed an emergency motion to stay last week's ruling ordering the company to stop selling Word in the U.S.
California offers free digital textbooks to schools
The Golden State's Free Digital Textbook Initiative has approved 10 online science and math textbooks for use in state high schools, providing cash-strapped systems with an alternative to traditional textbooks.
DISA releases open-source administration app
The Defense Information Systems Agency has released its Open Source Corporate Management System with hopes that other agencies and industry may reuse and further develop the software suite.
Digital pen speeds tasks for Nashua, NH
New Hampshire city uses Capturx pen for data collection, GIS tasks.
DHS plans wiki for agencies, cybersecurity centers to coordinate efforts
The Homeland Security Department plans a new wiki that federal cybersecurity centers would use to coordinate efforts and improve situational awareness.
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