Modernization

DOD targets new security approaches for the cloud

DOD is finding that the old security techniques, which weren’t that great anyway, won’t be enough in the dynamic world of the cloud.

People

Managers play an important role in employees' work/life balance

There are numerous benefits to helping employees achieve balance between their professional and personal lives, experts say.

Modernization

Army’s new network strategy is changing the way it fights

Col. John Morrison discusses the Army's new integrated networking strategy and how it's helping the Army keep up with the constantly evolving requirements of modern warfare.

People

CIO: Really, sincerely dead?

The CIO position in government continues to struggle, and tightening budgets make the situation worse, writes columnist Alan Balutis.

People

IG finds faults in acquisition workforce info system

The acquisition workforce information system is riddled with faults, forcing GSA and other agencies to take different approaches to understanding the makeup of their employees, a report states.

People

Swap Social Security benefits for long-term care: Fair trade?

Steve Kelman wonders if people would trade in their monthly Social Security checks in exchange for insurance against outliving their assets.

Acquisition

Defense agencies adjust procurement thinking

At a time when the government is drawing borders around contractors, some defense IT officials are pinning their technology hopes on their close partnerships with companies.

Modernization

Explained: How OPM identified job applicants affected by data loss

Faced with nearly 70,000 applications it couldn't process, OPM was able to invite those affected to send in new materials.

Digital Government

Federal Coach: Pitching young employees on your federal agency

As retirements increase, how does an agency appeal to younger employees?

People

CIOs gain responsibilities but still lose ground

A new OMB memo assumes that CIOs have the power to execute all the authorities granted to them, but GAO and CIOs themselves might beg to differ, writes columnist Alan Balutis.

Cybersecurity

Probe finds insider hacking at immigration agency

Several instances of internal hacking have been discovered at the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Digital Government

We're getting a bad feeling about this

Ever feel like you're being waterboarded by the federal government?

Modernization

Mobile apps are reshaping government services and operations

Some of the most significant developments in government software applications are taking place at the state level.