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Public CIO June 2008

New Generation of Public CIOs Bring Talent, Innovation

By David Raths

Despite the challenges of working in the public sector, a new generation of CIOs is making itsmark with change and creativity.

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Feature

CIOs Try to Follow Top Government IT Security Trends
By Chandler Harris

As threats to government IT grow more sophisticated, CIOs are racing to understand, plan and implement security strategies.

Business Continuity: Inadequate Planning Affects CIOs
By Tod Newcombe

Business continuity suffers as the "ugly stepchild" of IT security.

How to Become a Public-Sector CIO
By Merrill Douglas

As the government CIO's role continues to change, what's the best career strategy for a professional who aspires to that position?

IT Security: Watch Out for Insecure Software
By Jack Danahy

CIOs can gain better data protection by ensuring applications are built securely.

Biometrics Stems Driver's License Fraud
By Chandler Harris

Biometrics, once the domain of public safety and welfare, has become more mainstream in the public sector, thanks to improvements in recognition technology.

Work Force: University Helps CIO Bridge IT Talent Gap
By Matt Williams

Thirsty for interns, the CIO of Los Angeles County's Department of Public Works relies upon a neighborly university.

Commentary

CIOs Need Strategies to Compete for Talent
By Pat Bakey

Long-term talent management strategies will help reduce skills shortages.

IT Transformation: CIOs Must Address Roadblocks to Change
By Liza Lowery Massey

Lack of unifying purpose haunts IT transformation in government.

CIO Sightings

Portland, Ore., Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Security Adviser

IT Security: Improve Control of Identities
By Dan Lohrmann

Good e-government starts with good identity management.

Book Review

Book Review: The Business Value of IT
By Tod Newcombe

FastGov

Presidential Candidates' Stance on Technology
By Paul W. Taylor

Introduction

New CIOs Transform Government
By Tod Newcombe

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