InformationWeek Reports : Government

Strategy: Smartcards

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:20:52 -0500

Recent compromises of smartcard data have exacerbated concerns about the technology’s privacy, security and standards (or lack thereof). Yet the promise of smartcards is too compelling to ignore. New technologies and applications prompt us to take a fresh look.

Strategy: HIPAA Security

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:32:39 -0500

IT professionals can make tremendous progress on security initiatives using the HIPAA Security Rule for leverage. We show you how.

Government: Cloud in Action

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:47:50 -0500

Uncle Sam wants to tap into the benefits of cloud computing. Here’s how 10 agencies are moving from planning to implementation.

InformationWeek Government: December 2011

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:16:29 -0500

Cloud In Action -- Federal IT needs ROI dashboard -- The Pentagon’s data center challenge -- NASA launches mobile apps store -- Smart grid cybersecurity at risk

The Pentagon Under Pressure

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:32:12 -0500

The Pentagon faces a business challenge at military scale. Can its new enterprise IT strategy help save billions?

InformationWeek: November 28, 2011

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:55:37 -0500

Pentagon Under Pressure -- Ford's a software company now -- Michael Dell's new Dell -- SAP finally serious about cloud? -- SAS's contrarian CEO -- Get your 10 Gig on

Research: Managed Print Services for Government Agencies

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:25:46 -0500

Managed print services can help government agencies meet federal mandates and initiatives to cut waste and improve energy management. The first step is evaluating and changing their printing infrastructures. Then they must make sure users are on board with the changes.

Federal IT Priorities

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:09:44 -0500

Government IT pros are juggling many mandates. Our annual survey identifies their most-pressing projects--and how those align with White House goals.

EHR Best Practices

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:40:05 -0400

Here's how smart healthcare providers are responding to federal incentives to get them using e-health records.

Strategy: Biometrics

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:20:23 -0400

As data volume and sensitivity grow, companies cannot rely on password- and token-based authentication.
Biometrics can be used to provide strong access control, but you must weigh added complexity and costs against assurance that users are who they say they are.

InformationWeek: October 12, 2011

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:18:41 -0400

State Of Servers: Virtualization support, memory, and bandwidth are in, our annual survey finds. Unified fabrics and efficiency? Not so much.

InformationWeek Government: October 2011

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:57:41 -0400

Federal IT Priorities -- The slow race to ‘cloud first' -- NASA vets form competing startups -- IT overhaul vs. budget realities -- Open government's next steps

2011 Federal Government IT Priorities

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:05:24 -0400

Cybersecurity ranks as the top priority among federal IT professionals, according to our third annual survey. Data center consolidation rose in importance, while the Open Government Initiative fell. Our survey also reveals gaps between key White House initiatives and their implementation by federal agencies.

HIPAA Pain: How to Cope

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:22:46 -0400

Although healthcare organizations worry about getting hit with huge fines for leaked patient data, keeping such data secure isn't all that hard. But it may soon get more difficult.

InformationWeek 500, 2011: Government Innovators

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:15:26 -0400

From California to Washington, D.C., agencies are taking on ambitious IT initiatives on par with those in the private sector. The tools and strategies vary, but the goals are the same--better government services at lower costs.

Government: IT Project Management: Adopting Lightweight Methods

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:31:48 -0400

Technology managers in government are expected to deliver faster results, while meeting deadlines and staying within budget. The route to better performance includes Agile development, peer reviews and new skill sets.

Government: Server Virtualization

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:03:19 -0400

As federal agencies close data centers, they must drive up utilization of their remaining systems. That requires a well-conceived virtualization strategy.

InformationWeek Government: August 2011

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:09:31 -0400

Server Virtualization -- New Federal CIO's Daunting To-Do List -- Data Center Consolidation Deadlines -- Rise Of Employee-Owned Devices -- Opening Government Through APIs

Federal Data Centers: Server Virtualization

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:41:00 -0400

As agencies consolidate data centers, success will hinge on a well-aligned virtualization strategy. The benefits include lower energy consumption and costs, space savings, and faster provisioning.

Dark Reading Digital Issue: July 2011

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:13:10 -0400

Look Beyond Security's Garden Path -- Homeland Security And IRS Vulnerabilities Cited -- Anonymous Hacks Booz Allen -- U.S.-Russia Cybersecurity Pact -- Threats In The Supply Chain

Government: Private Lessons From Business

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:48:27 -0400

Uncle Sam is turning to business for help closing the tech gap, improving customer service, and planning for what’s next.

Security That Never Sleeps

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:31:40 -0400

Federal agencies have to shift from annual IT security assessments to continuous monitoring of their risks. Here's a framework for getting there.

InformationWeek Government Digital Issue: June 2011

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:19:23 -0400

Private Lessons-- Security That Never Sleeps -- Government Technologist

Strategy: Stuxnet Reality Check

Mon, 16 May 2011 02:33:14 -0400

Stuxnet is a sophisticated, targeted weapon that proved utilities’ seemingly isolated SCADA networks could be
compromised, potentially disrupting energy production and distribution. In this report, we’ll explain how Stuxnet penetrated Iranian nuclear facilities and propagated through their networks, and guide you in protecting against a comparable attack on your organization.

Federal Agencies: Cloud Tipping Point

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:49:28 -0400

Half of federal agencies will be in the cloud within 12 months, according to our new cloud computing survey.