Cybersecurity
Observers recommend broader role for government in cybersecurity
Panelists say government should concentrate on preparing for the unknown and delegating responsibilities instead of developing best practices.
Digital Government
Agencies slow to respond to requests for contractor data
Some have refused FOIA requests to disclose ratings information.
Digital Government
Baghdad hospital to get version of VA electronic health records software
Developer says application will help Iraqi providers focus on patient care rather than on billing.
Digital Government
NATO mulls cyber alliance proposal
Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn III discussed a five-pillar strategy in late September with NATO leaders in Europe in efforts to promote joint cybersecurity initiatives
Digital Government
Army CIO retires quietly
Word has leaked that Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson, Army chief information officer, has retired.
Digital Government
White House creates new policy for controlled unclassified information
A new policy will reduce the confusion caused by multiple categories of protected but unclassified information, according to transparency advocates.
Digital Government
Army's ten-hut Facebook page draws fans
The Army's social-media presence features customized tools and aids for users who need some guidance.
People
NARA issues guidance for identifying official records on social media
NARA head David Ferriero urges federal managers to be vigilant about identifying and preserving official records on Facebook, Twitter, wikis and blogs.
Digital Government
Election aftershocks could hit IT agenda
No one in the federal IT community should be lulled into complacency by the thought that IT is a bipartisan issue, some officials say.
Modernization