Federal Computer Week Names Top 100 in Government IT
February 4, 2010 – Federal Computer Week (FCW), in collaboration with the 1105 Government Information Group, announced on February 3, 2010, their picks for the best in Government Information Technology. Included in the list are individuals from both government and industry who have made recognizable contributions in making U.S. Government IT a more efficient and rewarding place to work.
This year’s Top 100 includes active duty, civilian, and contract personnel from the National Security Agency, Department of Army, Internal Revenue Service, Lockheed Martin, and IBM, just to name a few. Winners were chosen by a panel of IT government and industry leaders put together by FCW. Winners will be recognized formally at the 22nd Annual Federal Awards Dinner to be held in Washington, D.C. on March 22, 2010. Scheduled to be a special guest at the event is writer and correspondent John Oliver, who is best known for his comedic journalism as a member of the cast of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
While the list of winners might not be of interest to most, those working in the Information Technology career field who have been affected by recession-led industry layoffs or are simply looking for a better paying position, with good benefits, may find the list of winner’s agencies to be a good starting point for finding a new job and progressing in the Information Technology career field.
The original FCW article announcing the news can be viewed here. The complete list of winners can be viewed here.
Watch Out Hackers: Google Called in the Feds
February 4, 2009 – After the Google Vs. China drama from last month, industry pundits speculated as to how Google would react to the confirmed intrusion into Gmail accounts. Would they buy more hardware, hire more network security personnel, or simply upgrade from Internet Explorer 6 to Internet Explorer 7?
The answer is none of the above. In a step that confirms they are no longer kidding around, Google has called in the Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield of Cybersecurity, the National Security Agency (NSA). According to a Reuters report, Google is in negotiations with the NSA to have the latter assist Google in fortifying its overall network security posture. A finalized arrangement, though, would not include any action on the part of the NSA to investigate the actual attack.
The unnamed Reuters source also indicated that Google searches and Gmail would be off-limits, under the terms of the deal. The goal for Google is for both organizations to cooperatively share pertinent information that may help prevent future attacks, without disclosing proprietary information or violating the privacy of Google’s users in the process.
