Operational Management

Data overload threatens with rise of smart tech and real-time sensors

The government needs to get smart about handling the coming flood of real-time, sensor-based data, writes consultant Marc Demarest.

  • By Marc Demarest

Data security: Why the usual solutions fall short

The public seems amazed by the type and amount of sensitive information that is available to people who should not have access to it, but security professionals are not, writes security consultant Shon Harris.

  • By Shon Harris

GSA fails to follow through with IT security, IG says

Auditors found weaknesses in database and operating system software that wasn't patched or securely configured and lax password management for database administrator accounts.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Report: WikiLeaks source exploited security flaw

A State Department program lacked a feature that might have alerted officials to the unauthorized download of diplomatic cables.

  • By John Stein Monroe

DOD sketches its diagram of the future

Dave Wennergren talks about past experiences, the evolution of the federal government in the Information Age and what the future might have in store.

  • By Wyatt Kash and Amber Corrin

Intell fusion centers need to set performance goals, GAO says

The intelligence fusion centers created for sharing intelligence information need to be evaluated on their performance, the GAO says.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

6 IT lessons learned the hard way

Even the best government IT practitioners had to fail at some point to learn the lessons that propelled them to their eventual successes. Here are their stories.

  • By Brian Robinson

National Archives puts 3,000 historic documents online

The National Archives and Records Administration debuts an online repository of historic documents, such as George Washington's handwritten draft of the U.S. Constitution.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Army launches 'don't ask, don't tell' inbox

The intent of the inbox is to help the Army assess and consider whether repeal of the law would reduce operational readiness or unit cohesion.

  • By FederalDaily Staff

Government, industry fall short in sharing cyber threat data

Government and industry need to do a better job of sharing information about cybersecurity threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, according to the Government Accountability Office.

  • By Ben Bain

Senators concerned about counterfeit parts

Recent reports on counterfeit electronics and IT products show increases in the number of incidents and inadequate policies to deal with the problem.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Industry retirees leave mainframe computers behind

Old mainframe computers stay at a company longer than the employees who know how to run them, according to a news report.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

The dirty dozen: 12 bad government Web sites

While many governments and agencies have been striving to make their Web sites more up-to-date and accessible, some remain shocking examples of bad user experience.

  • By FCW Staff

Spymasters in search of forecasting software to enhance intell analysis

The research organization for intelligence agencies wants organizations to propose research to develop methods that provide more accurate, precise and timely intelligence forecasts.

  • By Ben Bain
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OMB puts brakes on financial systems modernization

The Obama administration announced today that it will overhaul the federal financial management system and prohibit agencies from placing task orders or contracts for modernization efforts.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

Officers to get guidelines for open-source intell

Officials are drawing up guidance and certifications for people in the country's intelligence agencies who develop open-source intelligence.

  • By Ben Bain

Martha Johnson's statement on GSA's FY 2011 budget request

GSA is dedicated to stimulating the economy through job creation, reducing the Federal government’s carbon footprint and increasing energy security, and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently.

Justice Department plans to expand cops' access to data

The Justice Department plans a nationwide federated identity management program for law enforcement data systems.

  • By Ben Bain

Cyber chief slams security efforts

The White House's top cybersecurity official calls for needed measures to protect federal networks, some of which should have been done long ago.

  • By Amber Corrin

Tricare extends Web-based mental health counseling demo

The Tricare Assistance Program allows enrollees to use the Internet and a webcam to speak "face-to-face" with mental health counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the privacy of the beneficiary's computer.

Agencies walk a tightrope between cost savings and innovation

Civilian agencies and military services take different paths to making technology investment decisions.

  • By Matthew Weigelt