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.

Digital Government

Make a Telework Pledge

Ideas

Ford Invests in Talking Cars

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?

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: A Priority or Passing Fad?

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

Virtual 'Tiny Town' coming for Secret Service training

The Secret Service is giving up its tabletop modeling town for a "Virtual Tiny Town" with video and gaming technology.