Briefly noted

Early spotting of a potential IT train wreck
Many IT organizations are overly focused on which tactical step to take next and are missing the ever-worsening bigger picture with respect to IT modernization, according to Gartner Inc. Gartner foresees a confluence of trends that, if ignored, will leave many organizations unable to respond effectively to business demands.

Getting the facts straight on cybersecurity
DHS under secretary sharply disagrees with GCN’ editorial “Elevate cybersecurity” in which GCN identified potential conclusions from a new study to be released in November by the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) Commission on Cyber Security for the 44th Presidency. Undersecretary says the conclusions outlined are simply incorrect. They do not represent the facts and clearly do not reflect the significant progress that the federal government has made in cybersecurity in the past year.