Digital Government

Digital Conflict: Bin Laden raid nets largest intell cache ever

The computer data seized in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan will take months to process, according to defense and intelligence insiders.

Digital Government

Digital Conflict: Bin Laden raid nets largest intell cache ever

The computer data seized in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan will take months to process, according to defense and intelligence insiders.

Digital Government

Soft Landings

Agencies concerned about sensitive data take incremental steps into the cloud.

Cybersecurity

White House sends Congress a long-awaited cybersecurity proposal

The guidelines don't address some contentious issues, including the president's authority to shut down the Internet in an emergency.

People

Union urges curbs to contractor salaries

Amid proposals to cut federal salaries and freeze hiring, a union suggests Congress put limits on contractor pay.

Cybersecurity

Can the Web force the release of bin Laden photos?

The relentless search for photos of Osama bin Laden's body, and the potential risks to people searching for them online, might force the administration's hand.

Modernization

Feds conflicted over cell phone tracking

The Justice Department is looking at smart phone tracking as a tool to solve crimes. Some lawmakers say tracking presents problems with consumer privacy.

Cybersecurity

Obama cybersecurity plan ready for Congress

Cybersecurity legislation being proposed by the Obama administration favors public/private cooperation over regulation and gives DHS oversight of FISMA.

Digital Government

What are the ingredients of a successful mentoring experience?

One former official says mentoring is a "significantly underutilized opportunity" in the government. How can federal agencies encourage more employees to embrace mentoring relationships?

People

Deputy CTO promotes innovation paths that can be replicated

U.S. Deputy CTO Chris Vein joined the White House in March to advance agencies using innovative technologies and processes.