OMB mulls strengthening IT project oversight
The Office of Management and Budget is open to considering how they can strengthen and improve their oversight of major federal IT projects.
Air Force awards $628m task order to CSC
The Air Force Materiel Command has given a firm fixed-price task order to Computer Sciences Corp. for systems integration support to configure, deploy, and conduct training and change management activities for the Expeditionary Combat Support System.
HP adds workgroup muscle to its scanner line
The Scanjet 8390 and Digital Sender 9200c sport hardware, software improvements.
Air Combat Command to enforce password policy
The Air Force command plans to buy software that forces users to use passwords that are tough for hackers to crack.
Procurement database bill still not in the clear
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color>Legislation that would create a centralized database tracking all sorts of federal spending still is having a rough go as another hold is placed after Sen. Stevens dropped his objections.
Zalmai Azmi | From New York City to Afghanistan to the FBI
The terrorist attacks in 2001 put many federal CIOs into the role of managing new systems developed for homeland security and law enforcement.
Steve Cooper | DHS' first CIO joined government after attacks
<font color="CC0000">9/11 Personal Views'</font>The American journey took a sharp turn on 9/11. For Steve Cooper, the first CIO of the Homeland Security Department, that journey began with an unexpected sea cruise.
Justice's next level of protection
IT security program focuses on database vulnerabilities.
ForeScout ActiveScout 100
The ActiveScout 100 is a self-managed IPS that protects your network without using signatures.
eSoft ThreatWall 200
The ThreatWall 200 is a simple, all-in-one-box IPS solution.
How we tested intrusion prevention systems
In order to test devices designed to detect and block network intrusions, the GCN Lab needed something to mimic attacks.
HP rolls out new products
Hewlett-Packard, its boardroom leaks apparently not affecting its product development, spilled out several new computers at a New York press briefing yesterday.
Cisco IPS 4240
The 250-Mbps Cisco IPS 4240 is a good, basic, self-managed IPS at a decent price.
NIST creates forum to comment on software vulnerabilities
The National Institute of Standards and Technology today launched a service within its National Vulnerability Database that will allow vendors to discuss the impact of vulnerabilities on their products.
Juniper IDP 200
The IDP 200 from Juniper Networks is capable of protecting multiple networks at the same time. It takes up 2U of rack space and, at just 29 pounds, is a bit lighter than most rack-mounted devices.<br><b><font color="CC0000">|GCN Lab</font> Reviewer's Choice|</font></b>
McAfee IntruShield 2700
The IntruShield 2700 is a big-time IPS, with the highest throughout support of all the devices we tested, at 600 Mbps.
Intruder alert, intruder alert
The GCN Lab tests five intrusion prevention systems and finds them effective'with some tweaks.
The downside of counterterrorism technology
Research focuses on immediate results, but what about long-term understanding?
Software smarts
Bob Brown's efforts to move the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to SOA will mean better software for less money, but getting there will take some savvy salesmanship.
Next steps for technology
U.S. research-and-development efforts have pushed development forward.
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