Barbara Mikulski

• CR could provide some BRAC traffic relief

  The six-month continuing resolution Congress passed earlier this month was mostly about cuts, but it also included several hundred million dollars in new spending pushed through by the Maryland and Virginia congressional delegations. That money will pay to help solve some of the huge traffic problems this year\'s military personnel moves are expected to create around the DC area.

  Congress

  April 19, 2011
• DISA cuts ribbon on new headquarters

  The Defense Information Systems Agency celebrated the ceremonial opening of its new 95-acre headquarters campus on Friday. Less than half of the 4,600 employees already work at its new headquarters at Fort Meade, Md. The agency expects the rest of its staff to move there from several northern Virginia locations by late August.

  Defense

  April 18, 2011
• New office to lead secure transactions initiative

  White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt announced the formation of the National Program Office to manage the administration\'s plan to enhance security in cyberspace. The new office will align government standards with industry innovation to create a safer online environment.

  Technology

  January 10, 2011
• Cyber Innovation Center launches in Maryland

  The CIC helps enable the delivery of cyber-risk solutions by providing a collaboration space dedicated to fusing the ideas, services and technologies required to address the nation\'s toughest cybersecurity challenges.

  Federal Drive

  September 28, 2010
• NIST seen as epicenter for cybersecurity

  A provision in the Commerce, Justice, State appropriations bill could give NIST a larger role in protecting federal and civilian computer networks. The plan is from one influential Maryland lawmaker, who believes the battle for cybersecurity needs to be fought in the Free State.

  Congress

  July 28, 2010