Modernization

Agencies, contractors get rules of the road for cloud security approvals

By summertime, departments will begin using a one-size-fits-all model for certifying that hardware and software accessed over the Web is protected.

Cybersecurity

Nation states seen as biggest cybersecurity threat

Estonia serves as a model of the dangers lurking behind coordinated Internet attacks.

Digital Government

Shutdown fatigue sets in

The latest threats for a government shutdown are ringing hollow as Congress tones down the confrontation.

Digital Government

The supercommittee's 'do nothing' path to success

Think the so-called supercommittee failed? Columnist Alan Balutis says you should think again.

Digital Government

Telework: One Year Later

Digital Government

Navy leads DOD efforts in social media engagement honoring Pearl Harbor Day

The Defense Department, following the Navy's lead, has been using social media to interact with the public in commemorating the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

People

Telework conversation due to shift

Agencies are increasingly comfortable with telework, but at least one expert thinks the concept may soon be a thing of the past.

Ideas

State Launches Virtual Embassy Tehran

Cybersecurity

Password apathy common among IT workers, survey finds

A survey reveals that lack of basic IT security understanding and carelessness are common among IT workers.

Acquisition

Acquisition cost savings: Geospatial agency to try new model

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to launch a Managed Data Center Services Pilot to make IT buying easier.