Digital Government
Commerce report calls for privacy principles
While laying out policy recommendations, the report seeks additional comment on many issues.
Cybersecurity
DHS chief says cybersecurity is a civilian problem, not a war
Homeland Security will partner with Defense and private sector to safeguard Internet users and infrastructure, Napolitano says.
Digital Government
Open source online intelligence mining still in infancy, official says
CIA-based center created after faulty reports on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction now pursues greater collaboration across agencies.
Modernization
Appropriators beef up Navy budget for new network
Senate panel adds $217.7 million to boost project to replace Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
Modernization
Federal IT funds for R&D misused, group says
A report released today by an advisory panel says only a fraction of the estimated $4 billion federal agencies get for IT research and development actually goes for those purposes.
People
Senate weighs federal employee pay freeze
Following House approval last week, the Senate is considering a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
People
CIO's changing role to bring new power
Within the next six months, the Obama administration is aiming to redefine the role of agency CIOs by shifting their responsibility from policy-making to portfolio management.
People
DOD starts IT personnel exchange
The Defense Department will start a pilot program to allow federal IT employees to get a temporary glimpse of private sector work.
Digital Government
Counterfeit hardware poses security risk
Counterfeit computer hardware poses a significant security risk to private corporations and the military.
Digital Government