Digital Government
I'll Pass on Djibouti Industry Day
The Navy wants to <a href=https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f2fb4464c0517ddd2713689a4b846c5a&tab=core&_cview=1>beef up</a> its networks at <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Lemonnier>Camp Lemonnier</a> in Djibouti, headquarters for the Combined Joint Task Force -- Horn of Africa. So the service invited interested vendors to attend a two day briefing there next month.
Ideas
Advantage of Executive (Cyber) Privilege
What's the biggest advantage of taking the job of cybersecurity coordinator at the White House? Being able to turn your nose up at Congress, apparently.
People
The 8 elements of a successful social media policy
A new study identifies eight best practices agencies should use when codifying social media use policies for employees.
People
Government lags behind industry in telework opportunities
Federal information technology workers were much less likely than their private-sector counterparts to regularly or exclusively telework despite having favorable opinions of telecommuting, according to a report released today.
People
EPA has three-pronged strategy for correcting procurement woes
A new contract writing system, developing the agency's acquisition workforce and finding savings are their top priorities, EPA officials say. They also acknowledge problems with procurement data.
Cybersecurity
A Senate Hearing Preview
In preparation for today's hearing on the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (background <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100518_3081.php?oref=search">here</a> and <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100610_9392.php?oref=search">here</a>), here's a video of Sen. Joe Lieberman's, I-Conn., public comments at a presser last week. Today's panel includes:
Digital Government
Improving IT Managers
Legislation introduced in the House on Tuesday would require federal managers and supervisors to undergo more extensive leadership and mentorship training.
Digital Government
GSA plans e-mail system revamp
GSA plans to revamp its enterprise e-mail system, and the RFP details some major changes in the works.
Cybersecurity
Internet gatekeepers strengthen security at the root
The Commerce Department and global Internet authorities are installing a change to the root system of the Internet to improve security for domain names.
Digital Government
Setting Standards for Cyber Pros
A forthcoming report that will <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/06/boosting_cyber_skills.php">recommend new standards for testing cybersecurity skills</a> and create cyber career paths in the federal government is a positive step for securing the talent necessary to ensure computer networks and systems are protected, an expert on cybersecurity issues said last week.
People
Most transitioned NSPS workers got pay hike. How about you?
A large majority of civilian DOD employees who have been moved out of the National Security Personnel System so far have received a pay hike when they transitioned to the General Schedule pay system.
Digital Government
Software supply chain security is target of industry group best practices
Government Computer News
Digital Government
SSA teleworkers may be putting personal data at risk, IG says
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
Executives say government needs online clearinghouse for food program
Website would provide information to companies interested in helping nonprofit organizations that work with developing countries on agricultural investments.
Modernization
GSA to move e-mail to the cloud
Plan represents major effort to increase government efficiency, analyst says.
Cybersecurity