Digital Government

Transparency advocates give administration mixed marks

New report from the Center for Effective Government says open government is an "unfinished legacy."

Cybersecurity

How Many Cyberattacks Hit the United States Last Year?

And how many don't we know about?

Digital Government

Why New York City's Open Data Law Is Worth Caring About

"You always hear that information is power, and in this case it really is."

Emerging Tech

Is Carhacking a Serious Threat? Some Analysts Think So.

Intruders can tap into vehicle systems to access cellphone calls, GPS signals, and even the brakes.

People

Post-sequester tips for CIOs

Belt-tightening is a given, but now is the time to revisit strategic planning, expert advises.

Cybersecurity

Administration to Congress: Cyber order is not enough

Senate hearing touches on effects of budget cuts and challenges of moving new legislation, as old disputes resurface.

Emerging Tech

Internet Censorship Is a Trade Issue Too

China is unfairly restraining trade by blocking Facebook and other U.S. websites, a former White House official says.

People

Telework Week sees participation surge

Annual event encouraging telework try-outs demonstrates enthusiasm, savings.

Digital Government

Open Data Has Been a Boon for City Governments

Where code enforcement goes high tech, lost revenue is recouped.

People

Yahoo's telework clampdown: Why it happened

Yahoo used network logs to gauge remote workers' productivity, but the telework question is not that simple.

Digital Government

What Does the Consumer Data Industry Know About You?

Ever been bankrupt? Expecting a child? A whole lot of information about who you are -- and what kind of consumer you are -- is for sale.

People

How to assemble your leadership team

Book Excerpt: The IBM Center for the Business of Government's "Getting It Done: A Guide for Government Executives," updated and republished for 2013, provides a map for newly-appointed agency leaders.

Digital Government

Scientists Identify Drugs' Side Effects by Analyzing Data from Millions of Users

A team of researchers has for the first time found a side effect of a common drug combination by looking at search queries.

Cybersecurity

DHS Worries More About a ‘Fundamental Attack’ in Cyberspace than Theft, Napolitano says

Executive order is tilted toward protecting critical infrastructure from a network strike that could kill.

Digital Government

Facebook's Growing Hunger for Your Data, as Told by Its Proliferating Profile Fields

The study includes a list of 39 data fields that could be associated with a Facebook profile in 2005 against the 126 fields in 2012.

Digital Government

Senate Bill Targets Drone and Cyber Medal

The new medal should rank lower than the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, they said.

Digital Government

It's Not Enough to Close a Few Data Centers; Those Left Must Become More Efficient

White House plans to roll data center optimization in with a larger review of agencies’ IT portfolios.

People

Congress, GAO take aim at DOD-VA health records program

The decision to change course on joint medical records after spending $1 billion raises concerns on Capitol Hill.

Digital Government

Bill would open congressional research to public

A bill that's been around in various forms for 10 years is back, seeking to open public access to government research.