Cybersecurity
Hackers target U.N., World Bank personnel
New group identifies with Occupy Wall Street movement and threatens to take on financial sector.
People
USA.gov: What analytics can tell us about the American mind
Bev Godwin is on the front lines of federal executives who are applying new technologies to reach out to and engage with citizens.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Sheila Bair: The former FDIC chairman’s 20-20 foresight
Sheila Bair is one of seven recipients of the 2011 Top American Leaders awards, bestowed by The Washington Post’s On Leadership section and the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership. This year’s recipients were chosen by a selection committee convened by the Center for Public Leadership, and will be honored at Ford’s Theatre on December 5, 2011. This profile was written by Tom Fox, author of the Washington Post’s Federal Coach blog. Visit On Leadership to see more of the winners’ profiles.
Acquisition
Steve Kelman, broken record: More on contracting cost savings
Former procurement chief recommends some familiar concepts to save money on contracts.
Modernization
DOD taking "DISA first" strategy in data center consolidation efforts
DOD is focusing on DISA IT services, core data centers as it pursues efficiencies and data center consolidation, according to its new progress report.
People
What makes an IT acquisition work?
GAO uncovered nine common characteristics in a number of successful IT acquisitions from across the government.
Digital Government
Taking advice from the young and wise
Reverse mentoring puts the youthful neophytes in the teaching role. Is this a good idea?
Modernization
Do we need new contracts for cloud?
Why not all contracting itches should be scratched.
Acquisition