2009 Rising Stars announced
This year's 28 winners reflect the breadth and depth of young talent in the federal information technology community.
NIST test puts software analysis tools through their paces
A side-by-side evaluation of static analysis tools for evaluating software for security flaws provides a benchmark for further research into the development of these complex tools.
Lack of virtualization regs is a challenge with classified systems
Federal agencies and the military find software certification to be a hurdle in running virtualized environments on classified systems, one integrator says.
Habla Cobol? Tale of USPS upgrade finds an international audience
Open-source software, Linux and Cobol appear to be of universal interest, as a story on a USPS tracking-system upgrade draws a large Spanish audience.
DOD's social media outreach missing some marks
Less than 10 percent of Health.mil visitors are younger than age 25, while 80 percent of the military community is between the ages of 18 and 25.
Microsoft plugs ActiveX security holes
There were no surprises with Microsoft's six-patch release on July 14, but there is plenty of work to be done, according to security pros.
Agencies open up to open-source software
The U.S. Postal Service is just one of several agencies that have found a place for open source software in their IT operations.
Future online storefront to let agencies buy computing services
A storefront for the federal government will let agencies acquire cloud computing technology as easily as consumers can sign up for Gmail accounts.
Guidance being updated for integrating data security into budgeting process
NIST has released a draft version of updated guidance on selecting, managing and evaluating security investments and accounting for information security in all IT investments.
Virtualization technology could address Pentagon's network security problems
Defense Department officials want to know whether virtualization technology can make DOD’s networks more secure and easier to manage.
Army employs visualization software to uncover procurement fraud
SRA International uses data visualization software from i2 to help the Army detect cases of bribery, money laundering, conspiracy and other malfeasance.
Revised audit guidelines released for assessing computer data reliability
The GAO has released new guidance for assessing the reliability of computer-processed data used in conducting audits; it replaces previous guidelines published in 2002.
New FEMA more decentralized
The new FEMA is more decentralized and focuses on its role in supporting restoration of critical infrastructure rather than on command and control.
Is a national GIS on the map?
The concept of a national GIS has been floating around in various forms for perhaps 15 years, and technology has now advanced to the point where a national GIS is possible. But a few significant hurdles remain.
eSoft security appliance covers the network
The eSoft InstaGate can be configured in a variety of ways to protect your network while only using 1U of rack space.
Capturing the private cloud
A private cloud could offer almost all the benefits of a public cloud but without the attendant security and privacy headaches. And for large organizations, it can even be less expensive.
Hedgehog Enterprise 2.2 provides a comprehensive view of database activity
Hedgehog can monitor activity involving SQL requests of all of your databases, instantly block anything that is explicitly proscribed, and isolate and report on anything that looks suspicious.
New command does not signal a significant shift in cybersecurity strategy
The new Cyber Command, which will be a part of the Strategic Command, represents an organizational change rather than an operational change in the military’s defense of cyberspace.
The promise and perils of Data.gov lie in the metadata
Metadata registries must be integrated into everyday business processes, and IT-centric metadata must be integrated into the system development life cycle.
Cyber Command is crucial step toward protecting military network
The new dedicated military Cyber Command heralds a historic transition in the evolution of U.S. military services, and speaks to our reliance on digital networks and the severity of the threats that routinely emanate from cyberspace.
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