Acrobat user gaffe exposes classified Defense information
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.
Gilligan to return to private sector
SALT LAKE CITY ? Air Force Chief Information Officer John Gilligan plans to return to the private sector once a new organizational structure for the CIO's office is in place, he told PostNewsweek Tech Media.
IAC explores salvaging the mission of CISO Exchange
With controversy about the newly formed Chief Information Security Officers Exchange marring its debut, there's a push under way for the Industry Advisory Council to take over the mission.
Pentagon takes over major Air Force buys
Michael Wynne, undersecretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, has temporarily taken over 21 major Air Force acquisitions.
Raytheon exec to chair Air Force science board
Heidi Shyu, a Raytheon Co. electrical engineer, to take over the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, an independent group that provides technical advice to the service.
House panel investigates ANCs: Federal unions also question unique status of Alaska Native corporations
The House Government Reform Committee is investigating whether the special regulations giving Alaska Native corporations an edge in federal contracting are benefiting the government or Alaska natives.
Border and transportation official Verdery leaving DHS
C. Stewart Verdery Jr., assistant secretary for border and transportation security policy and planning at the Homeland Security Department, will leave March 4.
IG challenges effectiveness of DHS port security grants
The current grants process "compromises the program's ability to direct resources toward the nation's highest priorities," a new audit concludes.
Eight DOD contracts to get audits in wake of Druyun scandal
The Defense Department inspector general will take a closer look at eight contracts that fell under the authority of Darleen Druyun, the recently convicted former Air Force acquisition manager.
Sensitve DHS briefings leaked through Energy system
Because of an apparent security glitch at the Energy Department, dozens of sensitive Homeland Security Department documents have been available on a public Internet site for several days.
More time to speak out on size standards
The Small Business Administration has extended the deadline by 60 days for comments on the advance notice of a proposed rule to the agency's effort to restructure small-business size standards.
Tribal firms capitalize on advantages
In 2005, Catapult Technology Ltd. will see its work with the Transportation Department plummet from $4.8 million to practically zero.
Frist shuffles Senate committee assignments
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has announced proposed changes in committee chairmanships and memberships for the 109th Congress. The changes will be voted on by the Republican conference after the Jan. 20 inauguration.
DHS leadership roles vacant with Loy's resignation
James Loy, deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department and administrator of TSA, joins DHS Secretary Tom Ridge in leaving the agency, creating what some fear will be a leadership vacuum.
White House to CIA: Use IT to improve intelligence gathering
The White House has ordered the CIA to develop IT tools that can assist in processing and using foreign language information.
Expanded Networx contract worth $20 billion
The addition of a wide range of technologies and services to the General Services Administration's next-generation telecommunications contract has boosted the potential value of the vehicle to $20 billion.
GSA says Networx to reach $20 billion
FTS Networx, the 10-year telecommunications and network services contract to be awarded in April 2006, has a potential value of $20 billion, the General Services Administration's Federal Technology Service announced today.
DHS plans for IT address mission, infrastructure
The Homeland Security Department still has its work cut out for itself to become a single functioning entity, but the DHS CIO Council has set its priorities for the year ahead, according to a panel that spoke Nov. 4 to an industry audience in Northern Virginia.
Industry asks Congress for help on DHS cybersecurity role
An alliance of major IT trade groups want the federal cybersecurity chief within the Homeland Security Department to hold the rank of assistant secretary.
DHS cybersecurity director resigns
Amit Yoran, director of the Homeland Security Department's National Cyber Security Division, submitted his resignation yesterday.
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