Digital Government

DISA won't get derailed by changes in location, culture

DISA's evolving mission and impending relocation are happening simultaneously. And Paige Atkins is in the middle, coordinating strategy and policy to make sure it all happens seamlessly.

People

Is every tweet and Facebook post worth archiving?

Agencies are looking for ways to save Web 2.0 content, but NARA is still refining its policy on social media content.

Acquisition

GSA acquisition team gets down to business

Some leaders aren't hailed with cheers and thunderous applause. Instead, they make people realize it’s time to get to work.

Digital Government

Solving the Shortage of Cyber Pros

Digital Government

VA reports on social media, software development

The Veterans Affairs Department reports on its IT and social media programs and how well it met performance goals.

People

Data.gov sets up open data communities page

White House officials have added a community participation feature to the Data.gov site.

Cybersecurity

Priscilla Guthrie to leave CIO job at ODNI, report says

The national intelligence director has announced Charlene Leubecker will be acting CIO.

Modernization

Cities, counties get an app for delivering services

Government Computer News

Digital Government

Computer glitches stall San Diego audit

San Diego Union-Tribune

Digital Government

TSA, pilots weigh biometric system for airport screening

Card would allow crew to pass quickly through security checkpoints.

Cybersecurity

Debate swirls on overhauling cybersecurity certifications

Trade group finds existing programs are adequate, but think tank recommends creating an entity to administer credentials in specialty areas.

Cybersecurity

Senators mull bill to require private sector reporting of cyberattacks

Stuxnet worm that damaged networks in Iran prompts review of U.S. industry vulnerability.

Digital Government

VA loses and recovers unencrypted thumb drive

CIO's monthly report on data breaches shows employees still fail to follow security policies.

Digital Government

Groups pushing for action Thursday on piracy bill

Panel head Leahy says that he'd "love" to move the bill.

Digital Government

All Clear on Security Clearances?

ccording to testimony presented this week before the Senate federal workforce subcommitee, there’s been a lot of headway made in trimming the time it takes to process a security clearance.