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.
Cybersecurity
Ex-boss hacks former employees' corporate data to launch rival firm
Transportation // United States
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