Digital Government
UK Health System to Expand Online Presence
In the future, medical patients in the United Kingdom will be able to login on a computer to make choices about the care they will receive, keep track of their treatment, and select which medical professional they want to see.
Digital Government
DOD, DHS working on one-two punch for cybersecurity
The Defense and Homeland Security departments have launched an initiative to share analysts and coordinate their cyber operations to protect critical infrastructure in the United States.
Digital Government
Navy releases social media handbook
The Navy has published a handbook with tips on "friending" and "following" between commanders and subordinates.
Digital Government
DOD cuts will slow overall fed IT spending growth
Federal spending on IT will increase slightly in the next five years. Who can expect to see their budgets grow and who faces cuts, according to new TechAmerica Foundation Vision survey forecasts.
Digital Government
Government takes the lead on IPv6 adoption
OMB's recent mandate for enabling IPv6 on public-facing government Web servers and internal agency networks is a welcome and much-needed step toward future-proofing the Internet.
Digital Government
Why the need for IPv6? Blame Vint Cerf.
The godfather of the Internet says it's his fault that we're running out of IP addresses.
Digital Government
Researcher reveals GPS vulnerabilities
A University of Texas professor successfully spoofed timing signals that control cellular networks and help power smart electric grid.
Digital Government
Most domestic intel centers lack privacy plans
Only 28 of 72 centers have privacy and civil liberties plans approved by the Homeland Security Department.
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