People
The 50 most-followed agencies on Twitter
Twitter has quickly evolved from social media novelty to critical communications channel. But which government organizations are developing the largest followings? Here is the list.
Digital Government
Open government partnership marks first anniversary
What that means for transparency is debatable.
Digital Government
VA’s claims backlog continues to push 900,000
The department processed more than 1 million claims in 2012.
Digital Government
Appeals court skeptical of Obama secrecy around drone killings
American Civil Liberties Union case plays out.
Emerging Tech
One year later We the People petitioners have mixed reviews
Some praise the site for fostering engagement with citizens; others are more cynical.
Emerging Tech
Ad industry, privacy advocates spar over 'do not track'
Some of the browser providers including Mozilla’s Firefox, Apple’s Safari and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer have begun including a do-not-track choice in their browsers.
Cybersecurity
Energy Commission creates cybersecurity division in bid to secure critical infrastructure
With cybersecurity legislation so far going nowhere, the agency that oversees the power grid is taking action on its own.
Digital Government
Events for the week ahead
NVTC talks agile development; the Telework Exchange hosts a town hall; and the Coalition for Government Procurement discusses DHS's strategic plan.
Digital Government
Google News at 10: How the algorithm won over the news industry
Google's "billions of clicks" are only half of the story.
Emerging Tech
October liftoff set for $1.6 billion SpaceX rocket program
Private spaceship will make its first official voyage to the International Space Station.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks future all-stars from program manager ranks
DHS official sees managers toiling in obscurity as a farm team, people to train and mentor so that they can step in larger leadership roles in the future.
Cybersecurity
Air Force chief of staff concerned about cybersecurity ‘black hole’
The service lacks direction on how to operate in cyber realm, he says.
Digital Government
Federal List: 6 memorable moments in federal social media
After a hesitant beginning, the federal government has begun to embrace social media in a big way. Here are a few of the most creative forays.
Modernization
OPM's Berry finds it 'incredibly crazy' that claims process not automated yet
OPM's retirement claims processing could see a long-awaited makeover in spring 2013, according to the agency's head.
Cybersecurity
Rising Star: Chris Ogden
As an incident response analyst at Creative Computing Solutions, Ogden implemented a workflow process undergirding cybersecurity support.
People
Rising Star: Shayla Parker
Shayla Parker, assistant product director in the Army's Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, led the implementaton of a system that is part of the troop deployment process.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity order 'close to completion'
Napolitano says draft of document is being reviewed at the highest levels.
Digital Government
Military invests in tool for worm-proofing warfighter apps
The security testing software is expected to be available within a year.
Modernization
The three biggest Apple iOS 6 complaints, solved
Apple's iOS 6 update hasn't gone well for all iPhone 4 and 4S users with complaints continuing after Wednesday's debut.
Emerging Tech