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How Better Digital Services Can Result in Agency Savings

Research says budget slashing and modernizing technology are compatible ideas.

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4 Keys to Understanding What Matters to Citizens

Before agencies toss money at customer service, they need to figure out the customers' priorities.

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How a Common Language for Cyber Threats Boosts Security

Speed is key when responding to cyber threats. Standardization and interoperability can help.

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Ransomware is Spreading Like Worms: Are You Ready?

The WannaCry outbreak should be scary. Here are tips to prevent falling victim to the next wave.

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4 Precautions to Prevent Critical Infrastructure Disaster

These are just a few steps organizations should take to better secure our power grid, dams and other essential systems.

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This is the Best Way to Map a Great Citizen Experience

It's necessary to have an outside-in perspective, starting with citizens devising ways to respond to their needs and wants.

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Former Federal CISO on the Importance of Following Through

Greg Touhill offers advice on how to improve your risk posture while protecting you, your brand and your reputation.

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7 Steps to Ensure Your Site Meets Citizen Expectations

Does your agency have a website or it is a fully digital operation? There's a difference.

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Unlocking the Power of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework

In the not-so-distant past, it was hard to get people to think cyber risk management.

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Built to Change: The New Model for Federal IT Modernization

Instead of purchasing what's built to last, the government should think about purchasing with change in mind.

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A Hacker’s POV of Internet of Things Security

Many connected device makers have yet to prioritize security and that makes everyone more vulnerable.

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HR and IT: A Partnership Poised to Protect Federal Cyber Systems

By partnering with IT, HR departments will assemble the must-have tech and people building blocks required to cover all essential areas.

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United's Hot Mess: The Customer Experience Truth Government Must Now Face

Agency leaders must look through the customer lens when creating policies and rules that impact customers.

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'If I Were the Federal CIO': Setting Technology Priorities in the Digital Age

There’s much that can be learned from the experiences—and the mistakes—of the private sector.

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4 Reasons Agencies Should Care About the Citizen Experience

The benefits of a customer-centric strategy aren’t limited to private-sector businesses. Agencies at every level can realize their goals by putting the needs and wants of citizens first.