Modernization
FCC launches website to create personalized dashboards
The Federal Communications Commission is deploying an example of an open API website that follows a vision promulgated by Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel.
Cybersecurity
Don't blame contractors solely for poor security
Security for IT systems is too complex to lay on any one set of shoulders, expert warns.
Acquisition
OMB wants small purchases going to small firms
The Small Business Jobs Act requires an analysis of small-business participation in governmentwide commercial purchase card micro-purchases.
Cybersecurity
Step up Social Security number protection, OIG says
While the number of replacement Social Security cards has decreased, the number of less-secure printouts SSA distributes has increased, auditors find.
Acquisition
OFPP wants agencies tracking details on service contracts
Officials want to have a way to check on the contractor-to-federal employee ratio.
Modernization
VA mulls moving telecomm to the cloud
The Veterans Affairs Department is asking for industry input on the feasibility of ditching its PBX in favor of cloud-based telephony.
Cybersecurity
Border Protection Commissioner resigns
Customs and Border Protection Commission Alan Bersin, never confirmed by the Senate, is resiging Dec. 30.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity expert Richard Clarke lands new gig
Former presidential adviser Richard A. Clarke joins security firm Identive Group.
Digital Government
Cybersecurity expert Richard Clarke lands new gig
Former presidential adviser Richard A. Clarke joins security firm Identive Group.
People
Workforce spared, for now, in tax cut extension
Republican leaders in the House of Representatives announced that they would accept compromise legislation that provides a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut set to expire at the beginning of the year.
Modernization
Army enterprise e-mail, DOD cloud: What happens next?
The defense authorization bill would put potentially time-sensitive technology plans on hold for DOD -- maybe for better, more likely for worse.
Digital Government