Digital Government
Federal security clearance process improves, officials say
Turnaround time is faster, but lawmakers still are concerned with IT upgrades and reciprocity among agencies.
Digital Government
Privacy advocates want Hill probe of airport scanners
Groups cite concern over safety of machines.
Digital Government
Air cargo screening lacks advanced intelligence, DHS testifies
First details provided on technological protections used in aftermath of attempted bombing of planes originating in Yemen.
Digital Government
New concerns over cyber terrorism threat
Politicians and national leaders voice concerns over cyber terrorism and and propose ways to address the threat.
Digital Government
Telework bill still cranking through Congress
Well, with the mid-term elections and all the noise over federal pay, we haven’t heard much about the telework bill lately. But the National Treasury Employees Union hasn’t forgotten about it. The union today said it is calling on members of the House to agree to Senate amendments to the bill, H.R. 1722, which passed the House earlier.
Digital Government
What's ahead for DOD's cyber forces
The Defense Department is putting in place the infrastructure and tools needed to achieve its cyber protection goals and objectives.
People
Agencies hiring more veterans, but progress is slow
Agencies are making progress in meeting the goals of an executive order issued by President Obama last November to encourage the hiring of vets into federal jobs.
Acquisition
Acquisition workforce gets half-hearted support, survey shows
A new survey shows a widening chasm between the trajectory of policy and what acquisition workers see as benefits.
Modernization
SSA introduces revamped site
The Social Security Administration launched a redesigned website today after a recent report of mixed scores on customer satisfaction.
Digital Government
Privacy czar coming soon
The Obama administration is about to appoint a privacy czar, and other measures are also in the offing to protect people online.
Cybersecurity