Digital Government
Keep health IT standards simple, says chief technology officer
Aneesh Chopra recommends HHS design easy-to-understand criteria for more efficient patient data exchanges.
Cybersecurity
Talks among world experts about what constitutes cyberwar grow cold
United States should open cyber defense strategy talks to a public debate, much like it did with nuclear weapons, security firm says.
Cybersecurity
HHS seeking solutions to address FISMA compliance for health exchange
Federal Computer Week
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains a constant battle for many IT officials
Employee violations of security policies continue to introduce risks that hackers exploit, survey results show.
Cybersecurity
Lockheed Martin chief sees cybersecurity, health IT in its future
Firm is looking to diversify during Obama administration.
Digital Government
Army abruptly stops rollout of electronic dental record application
E-mails do not offer a reason for the delay, but the service might be considering fielding an internally developed system.
Cybersecurity
Banning file-sharing software won't keep data safe from hackers
As House leaders reassess guidelines that led to the disclosure of an internal ethics report, security experts say audits and tests also are needed to protect information.
Cybersecurity
Report: Federal spending on info security will outpace overall IT spending
Increase in cyberattacks is driving government's continued investment in cybersecurity, says tech research firm.
Digital Government
VA to deploy automated tool to speed up vets' education benefits
Secretary Eric Shinseki also says developing IT systems for the Veterans Benefits Administration is a top priority.
Modernization
Think tank makes high-tech suggestions for human rights movement
Center for American Progress recommends using federal funds on technology to help defend human rights abroad.
Cybersecurity