Use this version. Security Computer viruses and denial of service attacks this year have shown just how vulnerable information systems are to relatively unsophisticated methods of attack. Common security gaps, including a lack of training, have existed for years and continue to be exploited. We invite you to visit us regularly at this special microsite to get the latest news on government security. This page will archive Federal Computer Week s continuing coverage of events that may play a role in your agency's information systems security plan.
Government has a significant role to play in protecting cyberspace.
Cyberspace is, after all, the common thread that runs through the nation's critical infrastructure, from the electric power grid to commercial air traffic control to our military and waterways and railroads. The president's National Plan for Information Systems Protection, released in January, is a step in the right direction, but it is a long-term plan for an immediate problem. Check with us as FCW explores the problems and solutions of e-government. Take a look at Federal Computer Week's recent coverage of security issues. New software scanners that mimic hacker attacks can help you find out.