DNI plan puts integration on fast track

The director of National Intelligence released a 100-day integration and collaboration plan this week to improve operations among the 16 government intelligence agencies he oversees.

Three companies win SmartBuy deals

Three companies have won blanket purchase agreements under GSA's SmartBuy program to sell a McAfee security package and related services to government agencies.

State IG: Information security below par

Despite some improvements, the State Department still falls short in its information security efforts, a new report from Inspector General Howard J. Krongard said.

Collaboration lacking among DHS Watch Centers: GAO

A GAO report uncovers poor coordination among the Homeland Security Department's national and regional operations centers.

Tech sector expands infrastructure protection effort

The nation's IT companies are entering a new phase in joint disaster planning that will encourage them to assess risk in at least eight critical functions nationwide.

Homeland watch

Happenings on the homeland security front.

You've got SPAM

New tools allow users to guard identity on the Web.

Printers teem with security woes

Encryption, access controls help to prevent breaches.

One for the ages

Birthplace of Industrial Revolution is now a hotbed for technology.

Carrot or stick?

The debate continues on how to encourage the sharing of cybersecurity data.

Stanley snaps up Techrizon

Stanley Inc. acquired Techrizon LLC in a move designed to strengthen its offerings to military customers.

Agencies to follow new IT security standards

ONDI and DOD this week announced the seven areas of certification and accreditation for information technology systems that they will standardize.

Washington state, DHS team on enhanced ID

Washington State and DHS will test a driver's license with enhanced security features so it can be used as a border-crossing card.

When 'convenience trumps security'

When it comes to prioritizing IT security solutions, "convenience trumps security, but embarrassment trumps convenience."

DHS still remiss on cybersecurity: GAO

While the Homeland Security Department has increased its attention to cybersecurity in the last six months, it still has not implemented 25 recommendations that are needed to fulfill its cyber responsibilities, according to the GAO.

Azimuth Awards at FOSE salute Schlarman, Andreeesen

The CIO Council has picked two winners of the 2007 Azimuth Award who couldn't be more different. The industry executive was a millionaire by the time he was 34 and now, at 36, is heading up at least two new companies.

Northrop Grumman wins DOD infrastructure work

Northrop Grumman will provide technology services to the OSD through a $9.7 million task order awarded to the company under the Encore I contract.

REDE wins $14M DOE IT award

REDE, a small 8(a) company, has been awarded a $14 million contract for information technology and telecommunications support from DOE for its Oak Ridge, Tenn., division.

NGA strategy underscores collaboration, analytics

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency this week published an updated statement of its strategy for the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.

QNA closes Analex buy

QinetiQ North America has completed its acquisition of Analex Corp.