Cybersecurity
Utilities open to cybersecurity dialogue
Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., helped sponsor legislation that would have created more government oversight of certain critical networks, including those that control electric grids.
Modernization
Bill would require agencies to report cloud computing progress
Legislation would update outdated computer security legislation.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command officer: China is targeting Pentagon
Espionage threats are 'accelerating,' command’s intelligence director warns.
Digital Government
'Mystery' senator removes hold on cost-of-living increase for vets
Fast action is needed after recess to ensure payments start Jan. 1, VA says.
Cybersecurity
Why branding matters -- even in government
More focus on building and enhancing the employer brand could help agencies find and keep talent.
Cybersecurity
Cyber executive order close, Napolitano says
DHS head defends the need for executive action on cybersecurity, but says it won't include some things that 'only legislation can do.'
Digital Government
Events for the week ahead
Keith Alexander talks cyber gridlock, a panel discusses strategic sourcing and a former senator speaks on electronic health information sharing.
Digital Government
Contractor: Configuration issues skewed tests of battlefield radio
Noisy environment and ergonomics issues also led to poor grades, company says.
Modernization
Many agencies to miss IPv6 deadline
Two presidents have pushed agencies to adopt the next-generation internet protocol, but four years later progress is still slow.
Digital Government
The Rising Star judges
Special thanks to our judges, who took time out of their busy schedules to lend their expertise in choosing this year's Rising Star award winners.
People
Missing data hampers contract inventories
Agencies are supposed to maintain contract inventories to give management a clear picture of where their money goes, but some critical data is difficult to get.
Cybersecurity
Napolitano: Cyber exec order under review
DHS chief declines to provide timetable for when it might be issued.
Modernization
American industry groups dissect EU cloud computing report
European Union report suggests harmonizing policies for networks.
Modernization
FTC urged to probe whether Facebook is violating privacy settlement
Two groups want information on social media giant.
Acquisition
12 hot companies to watch
In an era of federal streamlining and cost-cutting, these companies are thriving by helping agencies get the most out of their data and dollars.
Acquisition
The Top 50 Systems Integrators
Systems integrators are the big guns in the contracting world. Here are the top 50, as measured by contract earnings.
Digital Government