Digital Government
Is an unhappy employee likely to spill your secrets?
In the wake of the WikiLeaks incident, national security officials are asking agencies if they've thought about employee mental health and job satisfaction as indicators of trustworthiness.
People
Obama signs defense authorization bill
Lawmakers removed controversial provisions to ensure passage.
Digital Government
DISA creates 'demilitarized zone' for unclassified network
DISA's demilitarized zone will be designed to protect its unclassified network, the while command center will help align with the cyber command and oversee key networks, officials say.
People
FDA outlines plan to be more transparent to industry
The Food and Drug Administration said it is taking a series of actions to make its activities more transparent to industry.
Acquisition
Officials urge vendor-neutral IT purchases
Officials have reminded agency purchasers about value-neutral IT purchases after a federal judge ruled that the Interior Department decided to buy software from Microsoft while other capable companies were interested in the work.
Modernization
Is Robert Gates a visionary?
If Robert Gates succeeds in cutting DOD costs through his plan, other agencies may follow suit.
Digital Government
JFK Library to start largest converted digital archive
Listeners will be able to hear President John F. Kennedy's speeches in his own voice in online podcasts that will go live this month as part of the Kennedy presidential digital archive.
Digital Government
Army CIO watch: Nomination announcement expected soon
A formal announcement could come regarding the Army’s nomination for a new CIO.
Digital Government
Computer system crash in Kent, Conn. a concern for officials
Litchfield County Times
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, virtual border fence on Hill agenda
Legislation and hearings likely in the next few months.
Cybersecurity