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Painter to top cyber spot at State
Cyber law enforcement veteran Chris Painter takes the top cybersecurity role at the State Department
Cybersecurity
Why you can't stop insider threats
There are no silver bullets for preventing once-trusted employees from spilling sensitive information. But a multilayer approach can reduce the risk and effects of those breaches.
People
Government shutdown could get postponed
It now seems likely that a feared government shutdown at the end of this week will be averted, but the reprieve is only temporary. If Congress can't agree on a budget deal soon, the threat will return in two weeks.
Modernization
In moving to the cloud, software licensing proves a stumbling block
Budgeting for computing services on demand is a whole new ball game.
Digital Government
Defense Science Board urges new technology and tactics
Enemy's use of digital communications in action in Afghanistan and Iraq requires swifter U.S. adaptation, report says.
Digital Government
Readers fret about shutdown risk
Our readers express anger, worry, cynicism in face of possible government shutdown.
Cybersecurity
IT management is key to security, CIO says
Government IT security lags behind the private sector because of a lack of centralized budget operational authority, VA’s Roger Baker said.
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