Digital Government

OPM Seeks STEM Mentors

Digital Government

HHS health IT office baseline gets a boost while stimulus funds trickle to a halt

The money that has been encouraging doctors to adopt electronic health records would end in 2013.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers worried about possible 'chilling effect' of DHS social monitoring

DHS could stifle public discussion if it's not careful in monitoring social media, lawmakers warn.

People

A BRAC-like commission for DOD cost savings -- and how it could be better

Steve Kelman supports an idea to propose changes to military retirement programs, but argues that it could be more effective with less limitation.

Digital Government

Lieberman, Collins have common sense, group says

Industry group says the pair are important players in the operations and management of federal procurement.

Modernization

TechAmerica releases cloud guidance for state, local governments

State and local governments now have a plan on how to best evaluate, acquire and implement cloud services and technologies.

Cybersecurity

Researchers turn to nature to fight cyberattacks

A university research team is seeking a natural remedy for one of the most pressing national security concerns.

Modernization

GSA gives FedRAMP structure as launch date draws near

The FedRAMP Concept of Operations document puts meat on the program's bones.

Cybersecurity

Napolitano backs Senate cybersecurity bill, industry reporting requirement

The legislation would grant feds the power to respond to private network intrusions.

Digital Government

DHS defends social media monitoring program

Analysis focuses on what's being reported, not who is reporting it, said Chief Privacy Officer Mary Ellen Callahan.