Cybersecurity
Lieberman-Collins cybersecurity bill clears Senate committee
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on Thursday to approve a sweeping cybersecurity bill that would clarify the authority of the president to take critical information technology systems offline during emergencies when no other option is available.
Digital Government
White House abolishes decade-old cookies ban
Agencies will be barred from tracking a visitor's activity on nongovernment sites and from sharing the data it collects without gaining users' permission first.
Digital Government
Report predicts rising need for more educated workers
A study released on Thursday from Georgetown University predicts that in eight years a majority of U.S. jobs will require some post-secondary education, demand the United States is not ready to meet.
Modernization
State, Egyptian tech officials meet to improve U.S.-Muslim ties
Delegation is part of a continuing effort to improve Middle East relations following President Obama's call for a new beginning in the tense relationship between Americans and Muslims.
Digital Government
Pentagon orders system to track soldiers for brain injuries
After years of criticism for not properly diagnosing and treating troops affected by battlefield explosions, Defense calls for a database that would alert physicians to check for hard-to-detect concussions and brain damage.
Digital Government
Now, Sorta UnBefuddled
I <a href=http://whatsbrewin.nextgov.com/2010/06/befuddled_by_va_virtual_call_center_notice.php>wrote on Wednesday that I couldn't even began to comprehend a Veteran Affairs Department <a href=https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=72ff3c1024d9b04d43176eca88fbbbeb>FedBizOps notice</a> on Virtual Call Centers because it was written in language that barely resembled common English.
Ideas
GSA's Tech Team Keeps Busy
The General Services Administration's revamped <a href=http://techinsider.nextgov.com/2010/05/gsa_adds_tech_office.php>Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies</a> has its hands full with tech projects designed to engage the public, promote openness and improve government innovation and efficiency.
Digital Government
A New iPhone App: Mental Floss
The relentless march of health IT reached a milestone of sorts this week with the release of an iPhone game designed to sharpen users' cognitive health and boost their physical activity.
Digital Government
Cloud computing and the disaster in waiting
Some industry watchers now warn that the IT industry's own Deepwater Horizon crisis is just around the corner, blogger Brian Robinson writes.
Digital Government
Next Gen Government Trends
GovLoop has <a href="http://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/next-gen-summit-winners">announced</a> the winners of a recent video contest that asked participants to create a short and inspiring video on "Why are you the next generation of government?" It's no surprise that all of the winning entries included some focus on how technology and a flexible workplace are key to the next generation of government leaders.
Cybersecurity
Security-cleared job seekers have new social network
The Cleared Network gives people with security clearances a chance to take advantage of social networking's perks.
Cybersecurity
iPad Security Solutions
Earlier this month, Apple's iPad 3G suffered a <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/web_headlines/wh_20100614_1207.php">major breach</a> that possibly exposed thousands of high profile email addresses. The news made <a href="http://cybersecurityreport.nextgov.com/2010/06/feds_caught_up_in_ipad_security_breach.php">major headlines</a>, and the FBI opened an <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704312104575299111189853840.html">investigation</a>.
Modernization
GSA wants vendor ideas to improve communications
The General Services Administration wants ideas from vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
Digital Government
Government efficiency: It's not about the light bulbs
Readers answer the question: "How many feds does it take to change a light bulb?"
Modernization
Forge.mil could be replicated for civilian agencies
GSA official outlines plans to engage people and implement effective IT solutions across the government.
People
Don't cut corners on insourcing transitions
Agencies need to transition positions without losing institutional knowledge, writes Peter G. Tuttle, CPCM.
People
The case for more acquisition training options
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Jan Frye explains the rationale behind VA's Acquisition Academy.
People
Craigslist founder helps HHS with idea competition
The Health and Human Services Department is getting some help from Craigslist founder Craig Newmark with its employee-only innovation competition.
Modernization