Digital Government
Federal Coach: Steven Knapp on fostering leadership at George Washington University
Steven Knapp became the 16th president of the George Washington University in August 2007 after a career in academia that included teaching English literature at the University of California, Berkeley and serving as dean of arts and sciences and then provost of the Johns Hopkins University. His priorities include increasing student opportunities for public service. The interview was conducted by Tom Fox, author of the Washington Post’s Federal Coach blog.
Acquisition
DOD memo: Outsourcing ban requires vigilance
A memo reminds defense agencies about current moratorium on public-private competition.
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
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