Digital Government

White House plans to regulate contractor computer security

Since Congress failed to mandate cyber protections for critical industries, agencies would incentivize safeguards through business deals.

Digital Government

Ten Republicans to follow on Twitter

With the GOP convention upcoming, some Republicans are using social media better than others.

People

Hire for inclusion, not just diversity

'Inclusion recruiting' might seem like a fuzzy concept, but Sampriti Ganguli argues that it makes for a much more effective workplace than focusing on diversity alone.

Digital Government

DOD civilians, not contractors, can expect sequestration’s first punch

More than 100,000 Defense Department employees could lose their jobs to budget cuts early next year, according to a new analysis.

Digital Government

Tech needs to keep same pace at work as home, feds say

Feds are excited about technology, but a majority wish the products at work could keep up with the changes in technology in their personal lives.

Digital Government

Navy SEAL author cashing in on Special Ops video game

Matt Bisonnette also wrote a book on the bin Laden raid.

Modernization

DISA, GSA round out SATCOM business model

The agencies award a $2.6 billion contract as part of the Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition program.

Modernization

FCC adds data roaming condition to Verizon-cable spectrum deal

Justice says deal is clear of antitrust violations, assuming a few changes are made.

People

Federal officials push for greater info protection

A proposed rule would obligate contractors to provide protective measures for information provided by or generated for the government.

Digital Government

Democratic lawmakers seek Internet freedom plank in platform

Move is similar to an effort by the group Demand Progress, which opposes Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act

People

5 strategies for taking telework to new heights

The latest technologies and refinements to managerial best practices offer new opportunities for improving and extending telework programs.

Digital Government

Analysis: Why did EPA delay notifying data breach victims?

Although EPA's six-month delay at informing people involved in a data breach drew criticism, the requirements for notification leave something to be desired.

Digital Government

‘Badass innovators’ get down to work

Tech fellows already have developed a tool to make it easier to bid on federal software contracts.

Digital Government

Three contractors tapped to develop smart Humvee replacements

Next-generation tactical vehicle will require a high-speed local area network to run multiple systems.

Digital Government

Fingerprint records reveal 825,000 immigrants with multiple names, inconsistent birth dates

Officials don’t know how much is fraud; keyboard errors accounted for many of the discrepancies investigators found.