GAO: Better coordination of cybersecurity R&D needed
The federal government has to do a better job of coordinating research and development on cybersecurity issues, according to a just-released <a href="http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-06-811"><u>report</u></a>.
Wyatt Kash | Editor's Desk: PIV's new deal
It has been a rocky road reaching the Oct. 27 deadline for federal agencies to begin issuing personal identification verification cards to federal workers.
Project to mesh with supply chain
Ad-hoc networking improves battlefield asset management
State awards $164M passport facility contract
The State Department has awarded a contract for passport personalization facilities to Stanley Associates.
GAO: OPM security clearance delays continue
According to a <a href="http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d061070.pdf"><u>new report</u></a> from the Government Accountability Office, the Office of Personnel Management is not meeting its goals for timely processing of top-secret security clearances for defense contractors.
GSA to cancel BearingPoint HSPD-12 contract
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color>The General Services Administration is expected to cancel a contested contract with BearingPoint Inc. of McLean, Va., to provide Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 services, industry and government sources said.
State unveils plans for PASS card
The State Department today issued a <a href='http://fs2.fbo.gov/EPSData/State/Synopses/8786/S-AQMPD-06-R-1140/WHTIDraftSOW.doc"><u>Request for Information</u></a> that describes its plans for the Passport Cards.
OMB wants copies of new PIV cards
The Office of Management and Budget is looking for proof that agencies are issuing new identity cards as directed under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12.
HSPD-12 opens door for widespread PKI use
The promise of using digital certificates, digitally signing e-mails and having single-sign-on capability across the government is closer than ever before thanks to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.
Man to do time for hacking into Army's computers
A Kansas man has received five years in federal prison for hacking into Army computers to steal credit card numbers and account information.
NBC issues new ID cards before HSPD-12 deadline
The Interior Department's National Business Center began issuing new identification cards that comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 on Thursday.
Ready or not, here come the PIV cards
This afternoon and evening, federal workers and contractors throughout the Washington area are making the final sprint toward the Oct. 27 deadline for HSPD-12.
Navy systems engineering support furnished by Argon
Through a five-year, $9.9 million contract the Navy will receive specialized engineering support services from Argon ST Inc.
Security ' How do you know you have it if you don't measure it?
Achieving IT security goals requires more than information technology. It requires a set of metrics to tell you how close you are to reaching your goals.
DNI focuses on IT architecture for intel community
The National Intelligence Director has set up a unified cross-domain management office with DOD to oversee integration of IT systems handling classified data.
GSA's Managed Services Office begins smart-card enrollment
The General Services Administration today began registering employees so they can receive new identity cards under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.
TWIC pilot falls short in security, technology testing: GAO
A test of the Homeland Security Department's secure identification card to be distributed to port workers across the country revealed major gaps.
Trucker database may be pattern for new Real ID Act pointer system
A working group of state and federal driver's license officials has recommended that states adopt a database now used to keep track of hazardous-material truckers as the pattern for a pointer system for information sharing required by the Real ID Act.
For procurement, GSA is the best value, ITS chief says
Agencies that feel choose to establish their own large contracting vehicles should be required to demonstrate that they can do so at a cheaper price than GSA.
USDA security improvements still not effective: IG
The Agriculture Department continues to suffer from inadequate management and monitoring of IT security controls, at the department-level and in its agencies.
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