Posted by: Lynn McNulty
in MyBlog on Jun 29, 2009
By: Lynn McNulty, Executive Consultant, McConnell International
Introduction. In a previous paper I discussed the background and initial manifestations of the Government’s Information Technology (IT) supply chain program. This posting provides additional information about Supply Chain Pilot Projects, Incorporation of Supply Chain Considerations into Special Publication 800-53, and Counterfeit IT Parts
Posted by: Lynn McNulty
in IT/Cyber Security on Jun 25, 2009
By: Lynn McNulty, Executive Consultant, McConnell International
Introduction. In a previous paper I discussed the background and initial manifestations of the Government’s Information Technology (IT) supply chain program. This posting provides additional information about the supply chain program and reemphasizes the need for hardware and software vendors to follow the evolution of this initiative which is bound to be reflected in future acquisition requirements published by federal agencies.
Posted by: Lynn McNulty
in Federal Procurement on Mar 02, 2009
Introduction. This is the second in a series of McConnell International articles on the Comprehensive National Cyber Security Initiative (CNCI). The first of these provided an overview of the program to include an enumeration of the twelve component programs that comprise the initial phase of the effort. This article will focus on one of these projects– the IT supply chain risk management program that is being developed to address this issue. Private sector entities that sell information technology (IT) products to federal agencies should monitor this program closely as it may impact the future procurement process for hardware and software components purchased by federal agencies.
Posted by: Lynn McNulty
in IT/Cyber Security on Jan 27, 2009
Introduction. The Obama administration has inherited a very complex and potentially costly problem from its predecessor; namely cyber security. While the terms used to characterize this problem have changed over the years from computer security to information systems security to information assurance, this paper will utilize the theme du jour, cyber security, to refer to this significant issue. The problem of securing the government’s information systems has been a long-standing issue, dating back to the early 1970s. The debate over government’s cyber security posture has taken many different forms ranging to include privacy, national security, continuity of operations, critical infrastructure protection, internal controls, and other important concepts. This paper will provide a perspective on the current status of the government’s cyber security program.
