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?
Digital Government
NASA creates first complete map of Antarctic ice flow
International Business Times
Modernization