Modernization

Amazon cloud crash endangers federal websites

One energy site was shut down by the crash and recovery.gov jumped ship

Digital Government

Tracking the cyber underground

Unlike the underground in World War II that helped the Allies defeat the totalitarian regimes they were fighting against, the underground that exists in the realm of cyber conflict is not on our side.

Digital Government

Tracking the cyber underground

Unlike the underground in World War II that helped the Allies defeat the totalitarian regimes they were fighting against, the underground that exists in the realm of cyber conflict is not on our side.

Digital Government

Federal transparency clouded in uncertainty

The proposed budget cuts that would shutter Data.gov sparked a debate about what would be lost.

Modernization

The return of the Commodore

A favorite returns to shelves — in modified form.

People

Buzz Factor: FCW's most-read stories

With the fiscal 2011 budget settled, the 2012 budget now takes center stage.

Cybersecurity

Is China winning the cyber war?

Leaked documents suggest China might be succeeding in its efforts to steal U.S. secrets.

Digital Government

Obama to appear in live video feed from Facebook headquarters

President Barack Obama goes to the headquarters of Facebook in Palo Alto, Calif., today to appear in a live video session about the budget deficit.

Ideas

Terrorist Threat Alerts Go Social

Cybersecurity

Report: FEMA IT systems not effective for disaster response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's legacy IT systems have gaps, a new report states.

Digital Government

Contractors required to disclose political contributions: draft order

The White House is considering how to require contractors to declare their political contributions when submitting a contract bid, according to a draft executive order.