People
Network of experts embodies government by the people
Government officials know they don't have the answers to every problem. A network of public experts could help agencies discover solutions they hadn't considered.
Digital Government
Ga. government database for cold remedies nearer
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security moves full-speed-ahead on Einstein cybersecurity tool
Department plans to finish installing the somewhat controversial network monitoring part of the system this year, secretary says in State of the Union-like address.
Cybersecurity
White House considers relaxing cloud security requirements
Industry officials say some FedRAMP mandates hinder implementation of plans to outsource more computing to Web services companies.
Digital Government
American officials, tech groups urge Egypt to restore communications
White House calls Internet a basic human right.
Digital Government
VA employees go dumpster diving to protect sensitive data
Instead, kitchen employees threw the meal tickets into a trash can that contained food waste and processed everything through a pulping machine.
Modernization
Cybersecurity bill is first of several to target federal IT
Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled a new bill armed with weaponry to safeguard government IT.
Digital Government
And a FEW more
We’ve got to hand it Federal Employed Women. The group, a membership organization that works for the advancement of women in government, is doing an enviable job of pushing back against the tide of anti-fed sentiment.
People
Stranded on the highway or working from home?
How did the heavy snow affect your commute? Were you able to make use of the telework option?
Modernization
A Gov 2.0 spin on archiving 2.0 data
Brand Niemann proposes a grass-roots approach to archiving social media records.
Digital Government
Navy efficiency push seeks to save without cuts
The Navy's effiency plans will hinge on streamlining personnel, buying smarter and closely examining major programs, says Robert Work, the military service's under secretary.
Cybersecurity