Digital Government
Microsoft to give governments heads up on security vulnerabilities
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
VA Finds it Hard To Say 'Terminate'
Despite rules and regulations requiring contractors to encrypt data on laptops, 578 vendors have refused to abide by this common-sense approach to protect veteran data, as I <a href= http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100513_1937.php>reported</a> last week.
Digital Government
The missing ingredient in cybersecurity
Many of the most common problems with cybersecurity could be alleviated if the federal government made a concerted effort to raise awareness and educate the public about the issues, says one expert.
Digital Government
HHS advisory panel considers patient privacy rules
A federal advisory panel considers whether more rules are needed for patients' consent when exchanging medical data electronically.
Digital Government
Senate Passes Hiring Reform Bill
The Senate late Tuesday approved legislation to streamline the federal government's hiring and recruitment process, forcing agencies to develop strategic workforce plans and fill job vacancies in no more than 80 days.
Digital Government
How to get ready for the 'net generation'
A new guide discusses the problems agencies face from a shrinking and rapidly changing workforce.
Digital Government
Lawmaker questions data error in a Census Bureau report on states' finances
Mistake underscores government's need to shift to a widely used programming language to improve accuracy, analyst says.
Digital Government
House Republicans block research bill for federal science agencies
Bill failed to garner the two-thirds vote required, 261-148.
Digital Government
Poor security leaves VA systems open to attack, watchdog says
CIO says Veterans Affairs is making progress on monitoring its networks.
Digital Government
How researchers enhanced Data.gov using semantic technology
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Ocean-bound illegal immigrants foiled by biometric ID system
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government