Cybersecurity
On The Path Of Least Resistance
A new report shows that cyber "criminals are not hopelessly ahead in this game," as security experts from both in and outside government so often claim.
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OMB wants to know how agencies manage risky IT projects
Agencies now will have to prove to the Office of Management and Budget they can effectively manage their high-risk IT projects, according to federal CIO Vivek Kundra.
Cybersecurity
Money pit: $3B in cost overruns for Coast Guard's Deepwater procurement
The Coast Guard's Deepwater asset procurement program has seen its costs skyrocket while its performance capabilities degrade, according to a new report from the GAO.
People
Obama orders agencies to increase hiring of disabled into federal workforce
Reviving a Clinton-era hiring goal, President Obama on July 26 signed an executive order instructing federal agencies to increase employment of people with disabilities by adding 100,000 disabled employees over the next five years.
Digital Government
Bill Invests in Cyber Jobs
A Senate panel on Thursday passed legislation that would expand grants to students who pursue cybersecurity careers and create a public-private center for cybersecurity innovation.
Digital Government
State CIOs call for fiscal caution, technology innovation
Tough economic situations are forcing state chief information officers to adopt innovative approaches to contract negotiations and deployment of information technology, according to a new report released by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
Cybersecurity
Tighter cybersecurity, innovation on Commerce wish list
The Commerce Department wants advice on how to improve commercial cybersecurity while sustaining innovation in the information economy.
Digital Government
Industry group offers certification for cloud computing security
The Cloud Security Alliance is offering a Certificate for Cloud Security Knowledge based on its guidelines for best security practices.
Digital Government
FTC weighs 'do not track' registry for web activities
The FTC is expected to release a report in the fall with recommendations on ways to improve online privacy.
Cybersecurity
Commerce seeks industry comment on ways to bolster cybersecurity
Possible strategies to encourage best practices include financial incentives.
Digital Government
Inflexible budgets and changing threats hinder information sharing
Intelligence community must adjust priorities and expose data more widely, observers say.
Digital Government
Agencies begin to identify failing IT projects for high-risk list
OMB says if flagged programs aren't turned around, they could be cut from next budget cycle.
Digital Government