IBM has announced the release of one of the Information Security industry's most comprehensive solutions for combating attacks on Web application infrastructure and securing the integrity of data processed by Web applications, part of IBM’s ongoing strategy to deliver its clients security solutions designed to address today's most significant security risks.  With this release, IBM has brought […] More

Adam Clark is the Director of Research and Policy at the Lance Armstrong Foundation and also serves as a patient advocate on the Health IT Policy committee and its certification and adoption workgroup. He recently sat down with us to discuss the “meaningful“ use criteria and future health IT trends. GovConExecutive: Could you briefly tell […] More

M. C. Dean is celebrating the completion of its Washington, D.C. School Without Walls Project. The 98,000 square foot historically-conscious  renovation took the Dulles, Virginia construction company 14 months to complete. M. C. Dean renovated the school, including Grant Elementary School built in 1881, with a new design and installation of architectural lighting, security, fire alarm, voice, data and new information […] More

The Governement Accountability Office (GAO) has announced that the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Veterans Administration (VA) have achieved three of the six objectives for “full interoperability“ between their electronic health records (EHR). According to the report, the DoD and VA have achieved the following criteria: Demonstrating initial network gateway operability Sharing social history […] More

Deloitte cyber expert and former White House director of Cybersecurity and Communications, Billy O’Brien sat down with ExecutiveBiz to discuss the aftermath of the 60-day Cyberspace Review and what every CEO should be asking themselves about the security of their company. O’Brien appreciates that the 60-Day review included vowing to protect our nations national infrastructures, […] More

Deven McGraw is the Director of the Health Privacy Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology and a member of the HHS Health IT Policy Committee where she serves on the Meaningful Use Workgroup and co-chairs the Health Information Exchange Workgroup.  She recently sat down with ExecutiveBiz to discuss how security regulations need to […] More

Northrop Grumman announced today that it has built a 6,300 square foot highly-advanced Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). The Center will detect security breeches and monitor Northrop Grumman and Northrop Grumman client’s network infrastructures.  According to Northrop’s press release, the new facility will monitor and analyze the over 1.5 billion cyber interactions that occur everyday. The Maryland-based facility’s […] More

It’s an exciting time for health care in the US “” and federal agencies and industry are playing a leading role in its facelift. To give you an idea of these movers and shakers, ExecutiveBiz has compiled a list of the Top 10 Health IT Game Changers to Watch. Hailing from government and industry alike, […] More

Internet privacy expert and president and CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology, Leslie Harris, gave The New New Internet her thoughts on the current administration’s plan to improve  US cybersecurity. Harris was pleased with President Obama’s collaboration with civil liberty advocates and the private sector on the White House 60-Day review and hopes the partnership […] More

Most people are generally aware of what's “good for them“ ““ whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, more fish, and exercise.  However, many of us don't understand the science behind these choices ““ which can make the difference between a good diet, and a great diet ““ a diet that leads to a longer, healthier […] More

GovConExecutive:  How do Telos’ secure networks provide built in hardware based security? Ed Williams:  There are basically four components; one is integrated Wireless Intrusion Protection Systems, which is called WIPS, which is a core component to any and all of our wireless installations.  There is 24/7 security monitoring of the network either by us or […] More

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development appointed Jerry E. Williams as its new Chief Information Officer. Williams is filling the vacancy left in December by Lisa Schlosser, who currently works under the Environmental Protection Agency. In his new postition Williams will manage a $379.2 million budget and 265 employees as well as modernize and develop HUD’s […] More