Windows fortified
Vista, Microsoft's new operating system, offers users stronger security, better performance than earlier versions.
Agencies waiting on vendors for IPv6 security products
With the deadline to move their network backbone to Internet Protocol Version 6 still about 18 months away, agencies' biggest concern is whether the security industry will have enough products to support them.
Intel data protection levels to be standardized
The federal government is poised to adopt a common array of data protection levels and criteria by which the secrecy rankings are to be determined.
Thumb drives are too often the victims of convenience
USB flash drives can be a data security nightmare. Here are some ways to fix the problem.
Key House panel may take new tack on IT
House Government Reform Committee may change its approach to federal IT under the leadership of Rep. Henry Waxman, viewing IT more as a policy tool instead of an industry sector fundamental to accelerating the transformation of government.
Army satellite encryption contract goes to Harris Corp.
The Army has awarded a contract to Harris Corp. to develop an encryption device for the communication security needs of future Army satellite terminals.
Primavera Systems buys two companies
Terms were not released in the purchase of ProSight, a portfolio analysis solutions company, and Pertmaster Ltd., a UK risk analysis and mitigation solutions company.
Former OMB chief architect Haycock to retire
Bob Haycock, whose 30 years in government include time as the Office of Management and Budget's first chief architect, is retiring Jan. 3.
Marine ops centers contract goes to General Dynamics
A contract modification from the Marine Corps for 165 mobile command and control systems called Combat Operations Centers has been awarded to General Dynamics.
DHS panel softens stance on RFID
Advisory panel says that if the Homeland Security Department selects RFID systems to ID individuals, privacy and information security must be built into the system in the design stage.
Trace Systems to seek DOD, DHS wireless network sales
The newly formed systems integrator is led by Otto Hoernig, who sold Spacelink International to Engineered Support Systems last year.
HHS to focus on states, RHIOs for next steps to health IT network
HHS will pursue contracts next year for trial implementations that will include state and regional health information organization exchange efforts to advance capabilities for the Nationwide Health Information Network.
Vajda draws lessons from data breaches
Education CIO Bill Bill Vajda is using last summer's government security breaches to spur changes in his department.
GSA, DOD work to improve acquisition
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color>The Defense Department and the General Services Administration have agreed to work on 22 areas that would improve their acquisition relationship.
IDC: E-voting has long way to go
According to a new study, electronic voting systems still have a long way to go before they will generate an accurate, timely and secure voting process.
Permanent Texas border watch Web site to be implemented
With 221,000 people participating via the Internet, Texas' month-long experiment with border surveillance Web cameras is being touted as a success, state officials said.
Colorado health care enrollment work to continue to be run by Maximus
The Medicaid enrollment program for the Colorado Health Care Policy and Financing Department will continue to be managed by Maximus Inc.
PostNewsweek Tech Media to be sold to parent of FCW Media Group
The Washington Post Co. announced it has signed an agreement to sell Government Computer News, Washington Technology, FOSE, Defense Systems, Government Leader and their associated Web sites and assets to 1105 Media, the same company that bought Federal Computer Week earlier this year.
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