Modernization
Watchdog: GSA must improve data security
Lax password controls and incorrectly configured databases put IT systems at risk, IG says.
Digital Government
What to do and when to tweet: House Republicans get marching orders
The e-mail reflects a powerful and superior messaging operation that helped the GOP seize control of the House in 2010.
Digital Government
Key lawmaker wants to limit full-body screening at airports
Legislation would bar TSA from using advanced imaging technology scanners for primary inspection.
Digital Government
Russia's move to Linux
Russian federal agencies were recently ordered to shift from proprietary operating systems to Linux. What were the motivating factors for such a decision?
Digital Government
Feds have mixed view of security, survey finds
A recent survey found federal executives generally take good security precautions on the job, even when working remotely, but have a mixture of opinions on the need to strengthen measures for remote workers.
Modernization
Google wins: Interior forbidden to award noncompetitive contract to Microsoft
Interior Department officials began considering awarding a contract to Microsoft too early in the contracting process, judge writes.
Modernization
FCC holds Internet apps contest
The Federal Communications Commission wants researchers and developers to come up with tools to help measure Internet openness and determine when a broadband provider is interfering with access.
Digital Government
Gates prepares more details on cuts to the defense budget
Defense Secretary Robert Gates reportedly will brief lawmakers Thursday with the latest update on his ambitious plans for cutting Pentagon spending.
Modernization
FedFlix federal video archive grows in popularity
The FedFlix online federal short film archive has won millions of views on YouTube, and now the Library of Congress is considering streaming films online as well.
Digital Government
Ken Thibodeau retires from electronic archive development
Ken Thibodeau retired from the National Archives and Records Administration on Jan. 1 after 25 years in the federal government.
Digital Government