Digital Government
Agencies' big security weakness: Lack of money and people
The problem with government IT security is not so much a lack of adequate regulations but a lack of resources to ensure that agencies practice good security, says former Interior CIO Hord Tipton.
Cybersecurity
U.S. cybersecurity R&D needs a master plan
Cybersecurity research and development programs from agencies and industry need to be better coordinated, according to the Government Accountability Office.
People
Got a big idea about nanotechnology? The White House wants it
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is leading a group of 25 agencies to develop a strategy for nanotechnology.
Digital Government
TSA blocks work access to sites with 'controversial' content
Government Computer News
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity R&D efforts lack direction, leadership
Administration should develop detailed agenda and improve its oversight role, watchdog says.
Digital Government
GSA launches satellite communications megacontract
The program will streamline purchases for civilian and Defense agencies to improve communications during emergency situations, analyst says.
Cybersecurity
Bill includes porn-blocking technology for federal networks
A House amendment to the supplemental spending bill requires funds spent on computer systems to include anti-pornography filtering software.
Cybersecurity
What Agency Do You Trust the Most?
The public again ranked the U.S. Postal Service as the most trusted agency in protecting personal information, according to a <a href=http://www.ponemon.org/news-2/32>study released by the Ponemon Institute</a> this month. The postal service held that honor in 2009 as well. The Federal Trade Commission and the Internal Revenue Service came in No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, followed by the National Institutes of Health and the Veterans Affairs Department.
Ideas
NASA's Website Work
Government websites aren't exactly known for their sleek design or easy-to-use features, and more than a few tech-savvy individuals have picked up on that trend. But as the General Services Administration <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100702_5706.php?oref=mostread>rolls out</a> significant upgrades to <a href=http://usa.gov>USA.gov</a>, home to all things related to federal services and resources, others also are upping their online game.
Digital Government
Charges Filed in WikiLeaks Case
Update on the leak of military documents to the website <a href="http://wikileaks.org/">WikiLeaks</a>: The Pentagon <a href=http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/07/06/iraq.soldier.leak.charge/index.html?hpt=T2>charged</a> U.S. Army intelligence analyst Pfc. Bradley Manning, 22, from Potomac, Md., with "eight violations of the U.S. Criminal Code for allegedly illegally transferring classified data, according to a charge sheet released by the military," CNN reported.
Digital Government
Recall Ready
The Agriculture Department is making it easier on the public to keep track of recalled food and products with a one-stop shop app.
Digital Government
Gov's Next Generation
The <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nextgengovt.com%2F&ei=InIzTOKDNMrvnQfCvNn2Aw&usg=AFQjCNHqGUZytIyvYUalAX-SNo_RPztCAg&sig2=Ai6qoZjTOZxv6hBzcEKEOw">Next Generation of Government Summit</a> is taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Arlington, Va., and while Wired Workplace is a few too many miles away to attend, I've been following the tweets and live blog posts from the summit. Word is that there's few, if any, feds over 40 years old at the conference, and it should come as no surprise that the overarching theme appears to be technology and open government.
Cybersecurity
IRS deficient in tracking contractor employees, IG concludes
The Internal Revenue Service's processes for checking contractors are defective in identifying all the contractors who work with taxpayer data and are subject to required security reviews, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Modernization
TSA blocks work access to sites with 'controversial' content
The Transportation Security Administration is censoring employees' access to "controversial" Web sites on work computers, according to CBS News.
Digital Government