Digital Government

How do you react quickly to cyber aggression?

Although observers praised the remarkable speed with which the United Nations and western military powers established a no-fly zone in Libya, the speed with which it was accomplished is completely inadequate for an event of such magnitude in cyberspace.

Digital Government

Shinseki and Gates clinch deal on common health record

Health IT system would be the largest in the world, serving more than 16 million patients.

Ideas

Hidden Software Snagged Alleged Insider Trader

Cybersecurity

BP Loses Laptop; Was Privacy Compromise Avoidable?

Digital Government

Feds stay home in droves for Telework Week

More than 34,000 federal employees participated in National Telework Week, 10 percent of them first-time teleworkers. What did they gain?

Digital Government

DOD report-writing is cost-cutting target

A member of the House Armed Services Committee wants to help Defense Secretary Gates reduce the cost of writing reports and printing documents.

Modernization

Social media making big inroads at agencies

Federal managers are regularly accessing sites such as Facebook for research, communication with colleagues and recruiting, according to a new survey.

Digital Government

Just Google It

Digital Government

At GovSec 2011, mobile command vehicles mix with social engineering

Some highlights from Day 2 of GovSec 2011 conference at the Washington Convention Center in downtown D.C.

People

Wanted: Tech-savvy leadership in government

The federal government should redouble its efforts to bring a level of technical expertise to its senior leaders and those who might make political or budget decisions, said retired Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen.