Cybersecurity
Mobile Device Poll's Chilling Results
A <a href="http://isc.sans.edu/">poll</a> measuring user fears of cyber threats to mobile devices is the latest reminder that smart phones can be quite insecure. The poll is titled "What is your biggest fear with mobile devices in your enterprise," and 311 people participated on SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center website. Respondents said monitoring for information leaks was among the biggest fear at 46.3 percent. Untrusted applications came in at 15.1 percent, malware attacks at 14.8 percent, securing the applications at 7.1 percent, and wireless access at 7.1 percent.
Modernization
Dump that data: Agencies need not preserve Web 2.0 content
Federal agencies are dealing with questions about how much of the content on their social media platforms must be saved as an official record, according to a new report.
Digital Government
Feds like the way these agencies work it
A new survey reveals the satisfaction--or lack thereof--among the women and men who work in federal offices.
People
'Cut the crap' and other lessons for new IT projects
Focus on the job you want to accomplish and not on the technology you are using to get the job done, says the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s senior adviser for knowledge management.
People
Best places to work in the federal government
The Partnership for Public Service ranks the best -- and worst -- places to work in the federal government for 2010.
Digital Government
DARPA tries to know when to hold 'em
DARPA is opening the door for applicants to design solutions with the assumption that most systems and networks have already been compromised.
Modernization
5 smart choices in smart phones
We tested five new models, including one with 4G capabilities, and finds they have a lot for offer on-the-job users. Android phones come out on top.
Digital Government
GPO names acting management chief
Herb Jackson has been named the Government Printing Office's acting chief management officer. He replaces Janet Sansone, who is retiring.
People
Social media helps NRC combat brain drain
NRC has deployed professional networking tools to support online communities of interest that can “get the information that is needed to the right person” quickly and simply.
Modernization
5 ways to use social media for better emergency response
More people now use social media tools to report emergencies or call for help, and they expect government response agencies to be actively engaged in using the technology, too.
Cybersecurity
DHS restructures IT workforce
The Homeland Security Department is restructuring its workforce to achieve a more even balance between federal information technology personnel and contractors.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Costs Climb
Push to secure data and systems creates multibillion-dollar market for contractors.
Digital Government