Cybersecurity

VA may have bent the rules for iPads, iPhones

The Veterans Affairs Department approved iPhones and iPads for its network last year while partially avoiding a particular FISMA requirement, according to a new audit.

Cybersecurity

Feds don't always see mobile as cost saver

A poll discovers feds are enthusiastic about mobile technology and believe it will help cut costs -- but not all the time.

People

Rules for political advocacy for teleworkers in question

Applying the Hatch Act to teleworkers is not as simple as it seems.

People

Jeff Neely is no longer with GSA

The infamous Western Regions Conference brings down another senior GSA official.

People

Joe Jordan confirmed as OFPP administrator

After just five months of vacancy, OFPP has a new leader.

Digital Government

More than a million fake parts suspected in defense supply system

Senate probe reveals counterfeit electronics are widespread

Digital Government

Evidence-based budgeting: Everything old is new again

Steve Kelman charts the history of evidence-based budgeting.

Digital Government

NASA moves to protect lunar history

A guideline document seeks to protect Apollo landing sites from harm.

People

Federal IT community supports Children's Inn

The results of the annual gala are in.

Modernization

Clouds don’t need real-time threat reporting tools to win federal stamp of approval

Providers slated to gain certifications to deliver Web-based services governmentwide by Dec. 31.

Modernization

Cloud vendors: Forget continuous threat monitoring

The government drops a security measure it had planned to require of cloud vendors.

Digital Government

TSA eyes iPads and iPhones for mobile computing

Agency plans to spend up to $3 million for Apple products.

Modernization

Can the government outsource solutions to its problems?

Technology is enabling a new kind of collaboration, and now the government is looking to institutionalize the approach to solve serious problems.

Digital Government

Gwynne Kostin to lead new innovation center in digital strategy

Gwynne Kostin will take on a key role in the new innovation center created under Federal CIO Steve VanRoekel's digital strategy.

Modernization

What startups can teach agencies about IT

Take some tips for IT success from the upstarts, advises HHS official.

Modernization

GAO, OMB chart IT reform progress differently

GAO warns the Obama administration that it risks losing momentum in its IT reforms by declaring work completed too early.

Modernization

Tight budgets should not stall innovation, VanRoekel says

The public sector may have unique challenges but it could learn a thing or two from the industry.