Modernization

Internet piracy bills stall as public outcry builds

A well-orchestrated campaign against anti-piracy bills in the House and Senate has persuaded legislators to reconsider provisions for filtering and blocking sites on the Internet.

People

White House summer jobs program offers technology training

Federal Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra announced tech-related commitments to the White House's summer jobs program for young Americans.

Digital Government

DISA senior executive to perform two roles

Defense Secretary announces change of assignment for Mark Orndorff.

Digital Government

DISA details streamlining plan for 2012

DISA is taking aim at enterprise capabilities, beginning immediately with combining offices to streamline and focusing on cybersecurity as a priority.

Modernization

Former federal CIO Vivek Kundra joins industry

Former fed Vivek Kundra transitions to industry role after spending six months at Harvard.

People

Zients to become acting OMB director

Zients takes over at OMB for Jacob Lew, who was chosen as the president's chief of staff.

Digital Government

Obama reorganization could affect at least 12 agencies

White House consolidation plan is more expansive than the six agencies first identified.

People

Resource centers boost competition for secret contracts

A classified site similar to FedBizOpps makes it easier for intell agencies to find contractors.

Cybersecurity

Administration Powers Up DHS Cyber Staff

Digital Government

Is cooperation natural?

Research offers some clues on whether people more naturally cooperate or compete.

Cybersecurity

Pentagon cedes control of Defense cyber pilot to DHS

The goal of the defense industrial base cybersecurity program is to block intruders from accessing private networks that support U.S. troops.