Congressman offers own plan for DHS reorganization
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) has his own ideas about how to improve the operations of the Homeland Security Department, and he introduced legislation last week to do just that.
DHS has portal for security tools, tips for software developers
New Homeland Security Department Web site features best practices, tools and other resources for creating more reliable and secure software.
NASA proposes recertifications for small business programs
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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.
King takes helm of House Homeland Security Committee
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.)replaces former congressman Christopher Cox, who gave up the post when President Bush nominated him to become head of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Meyerrose tapped to be CIO of national intelligence office
The White House announced that Air Force Maj. Gen. Dale Meyerrose will be nominated to serve as the first CIO of the newly created Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Future wars could be IT-based
There could be "pre-emptive achievement of military objectives strictly by information-warfare techniques," according to an Auburn University professor.
Air Force chief of staff Jumper to retire
The Air Force announced that Gen. John Jumper is retiring after almost four decades of service.
Woodward out, Guzman in at Defense biometrics office
John Woodward Jr. has resigned as director of the Defense Department's Biometrics Management Office. Joseph Guzman has been named acting director.
SRA International names Gilligan vice president
Former Air Force CIO John Gilligan is joining the company as vice president and deputy director of its defense sector.
GSA urged to resume post-award audits of vendors
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) says the General Services Administration should conduct more post-award contract audits to ensure the federal government is getting the best possible prices on contracts.
SANS releases new list of significant vulnerabilities
Popular applications from Veritas Software and Computer Associates that back up data are among several products that appear on the organization's cybersecurity vulnerabilities list.
Coalition lobbies for ratification of Convention on Cybercrime
In a letter to U.S. senators, a coalition of industry associations and companies asks lawmakers to review the treaty and focus on the importance of global cooperation in fighting Internet-based crime.
Security expert: Cyberspace digital arms race threatens U.S.
The number and sophistication of potential weapons such as password-cracking software, viruses and worms, key loggers and spyware demonstrate the risk, according to Chet Hosmer.
Cyberterrorism hyped, overblown, industry guru says
Cyberterrorism is a myth and a tool being used by security professionals to ensure they get part of the post-Sept. 11 funding stream ? that's the argument offered by the security chief for Tenable Security Inc.
CDW-G to deliver Microsoft software to Navy overseas bases
CDW-G will provide the software for 28,000 desktops and 884 servers in the Naval Network Warfare Command's One-Net, a single enterprise network covering 16 shore installations in Europe, the Middle East and Far East.
House approves additional funding for SAFETY Act
The House of Representatives authorized $10.6 million to speed up corporate applications under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act.
BearingPoint feels the heat
Delays in two high-profile Homeland Security Department programs have prime contractor BearingPoint Inc. facing criticism from government and congressional officials.
Industry executives ask for new notification law
An industry group wants Congress to pass legislation requiring companies to notify consumers about the loss or theft of personal data.
Acrobat user gaffe exposes classified info
A public military report on an investigation into the shooting death of an Italian security agent includes blocks of classified data that can be deciphered as easily as copying and pasting text.
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