NASA OIG: Inadequate Security Practices Expose Key NASA Network to Cyber Attack “The OIG review found that six computer servers associated with information technology (IT) assets that control NASA spacecraft […]
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NASA CTO for IT Chris Kemp Is Leaving The Agency
NASA’s Chief Technology Officer for IT Chris Kemp Is Leaving The Agency “Deciding to leave NASA has not been easy, and is something I’ve been struggling with for the past […]
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OIG: NASA Leaves Important Info On Computers It Surpluses
Preparing for the Space Shuttle Program’s Retirement: A Review of NASA’s Disposition of Information Technology Equipment “NASA Inspector General Paul K. Martin today released a report that found significant weaknesses […]
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Heads Up NASA HQ Folks: Avoid WikiLeaks at Work
NASA Internal memo: Message to Headquarters Employees Regarding WikiLeaks and Government Requirements on Handling Classified Information “This is a reminder for all employees that classified information, even if posted in […]
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NASA OIG on Security Management Act
Annual Report Federal Information Security Management Act: Fiscal Year 2010 Report from the Office of Inspector General “Although our audit work identifies challenges to and weaknesses in NASA’s information technology […]
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NASA Open Government Community Summit
“The Open Government Community Summit Series is an inter-agency collaborative event hosted by a different agency each month. Several working groups have formed out of previous workshops, and the focus […]
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OIG Finds Problems in NASA IT Management and Implementation
Status of NASA’s Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), NASA OIG “As of March 2010 the Agency did not have an updated or complete IPv6 transition plan as required […]
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NASA IT Summit Day 2
Keith’s 17 Aug note: This morning, before anyone spoke, NASA Deputy CIO James Williams said that no sessions can be recorded. This was rather startling given that no prohibition whatsoever […]
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Open Gov @ NASA = We'll Get Back to You – Maybe
Keith’s note: In June 2010 OSTP held an event “Hacking for Humanity” in Washington, DC. A number of NASA employees participated – nearly all of them Gen Y. I should […]
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NASA CTO Has Upgrades In Mind
Gov Forum: NASA Seeks To Optimize IT Innovation, Information Week “NASA’s new CTO for IT, Chris Kemp, wants to more fully exploit the myriad technology innovations created by the space […]