Defense
VA urged to use advanced technology to cut backlog of benefit claims
Lawmaker suggests Veterans Benefits Administration turn to artificial intelligence tools.
Defense
Let soldiers blog, post YouTube videos, general says
Military should get its message out before jihadists do, says Army Lt. Gen. William Caldwell.
Tech
FDA panel cites shortfalls in technology, staffing
Lack of resources threatens safety of nation’s food and medical supplies, lawmakers say.
Tech
Industry experts question $6 billion Bush cybersecurity plan
Intrusion detection not enough to thwart hackers, they say.
Oversight
Task force takes global view of digital archiving
Experts say digital preservation to be a top international priority.
Tech
Voters confused by e-voting machines, study finds
Experts say poor user interfaces pose higher risk to election results than security issues.
Oversight
Texas officials endorse enhanced driver's licenses
State's licenses will be designed to meet nationwide standards for credentials recently released by Homeland Security.
Tech
Genome project to require Google-like computing power
Just announced project to map 1,000 individual genome sequences will rely on algorithms and computational models to reduce requirements.
Tech
TSA reports progress in port identification card program
But with just 12,000 of the 1.5 million cards activated, House panel chairman vows to remain vigilant.
Tech
'Erased' personal data on agency tapes can be retrieved, company says
Manufacturer’s findings contradict GAO report, prompting call for new investigation.
Oversight
Technology associations move to merge operations
Information Technology Association of America and Government Electronics and Information Technology Association approved the merger last week.
Oversight
HHS chief aims for IT job credentials in a year
Group says move to digital health records is hampered by workforce shortage.
Oversight
OMB orders agencies to report on efforts to protect private data
Agency issues memo on implementing changes to Federal Information Security Management Act.
Defense
CIA official: North American power company systems hacked
Cyberattacks have disrupted energy supplies and caused one blackout.
Oversight
Backers of bill on federal Web services seek action
Measure would order agencies to measure citizen satisfaction with government services, including Web interactions.
Defense
Ridge: Fighting terror takes 'People plus technology'
Former Homeland Security Department Secretary cites lack of information sharing as hurdle to better security.
Tech
Information security managers need to be more than technicians, guide says
Ability to articulate how security helps agencies meet missions now a requirement.
Oversight
Official touts Bush's efforts to improve e-government
Deputy e-gov chief says governmentwide Web sites have helped users navigate bureaucratic maze.
Oversight
Agencies are cautious of software accessed online
The Bush administration is now endorsing hosted software for agency use.
Defense