Associate CIO Brody to leave Energy Department
Bruce Brody, who has been serving as associate CIO for cybersecurity at the Energy Department, is retiring at the end of the year.
NSF awards contract for Web work
The National Science Foundation has awarded a contract to Dynamics Research Corp. to provide Web development and visual information support.
Congressman offers own plan for DHS reorganization
Rep. Bennie Thompson's Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2005 would create a stronger Directorate of Preparedness and Response, including a reinvigorated Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Procurement is key to security, IT execs say
Procurement officers have the power to significantly improve the security of government IT systems by including software reliability and security requirements in the contracts they award to vendors'and strengthen the country's cyberinfrastructure in the process.
Data-mining offensive in the works
A draft proposal floating behind closed doors would reconstitute and improve upon a former Army data-mining program called Able Danger.
NASA wants recertification of small firms
NASA has proposed in the Federal Register that small-business contractors participating in the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs be required to recertify their compliance with program regulations before they can receive their final payments.
DHS site offers security tools, tips for software developers
The Homeland Security Department has launched a secure portal to provide best practices, tools and other resources for creating more reliable and secure software for developers and security professionals.
Central Intelligence Agency CIO Wade retires; replacement named
Alan Wade, CIO of the Central Intelligence Agency has retired after 36 years of service with the agency.
NASA proposes recertifications for small business programs
The space agency wants small business contractors to recertify their compliance with program regulations before receiving final payments.
GSA looking for cost-effective information-sharing concepts
Got any creative ideas for how the federal government can do a better job of storing, retrieving and sharing its vast amounts of data? If so, the General Services Administration wants to hear from you.
Senate panel takes on Pentagon over 'Able Danger' program
If officials at the Defense Department thought that the controversy over 'Able Danger' would die down, today's hearing conducted by the Senate Judiciary Committee before an overflow audience may change their minds.
Jay Anania | State finds common ground in IT
When Jay Anania talks about the needs of U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe, he can draw on a lot of personal experience.
Alabama's comm center can pick up and go
In the woods of Alabama's Wind Creek State Park, surrounded by a sea of trailers, sits a small white pickup truck with what looks like a camper on the back.
King to lead House Homeland Security Committee
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) has become chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, following a vote by the House Steering Committee.
Army explores ground-penetrating imaging technology
When U.S. troops were combing Tora Bora, where Osama bin Laden was reported to be hiding late in 2001, one challenge was not knowing what the rugged terrain concealed.
Air Force installs secure WLANs to streamline aircraft maintenance
There are few chores flight technicians like less than having to sit down and enter reams of maintenance reports into a computer system.
Energy Department using Web to collect price gouging data
The Energy Department is collecting information on possible price gouging at the gas pump through its Web site.
Chertoff set for Web Q&A on hurricane relief efforts
The government will be using the Internet to answer questions from the public about measures to assist hurricane victims and how individuals can contribute.
GAO: Privacy issues remain in data mining programs
A sampling of data mining programs in several federal agencies has found that implementing privacy and security measures is haphazard, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.
Meyerrose nominated as CIO of national intelligence office
Air Force Maj. Gen. Dale Meyerrose would be the first CIO of the newly created Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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