Cybersecurity
Comms to Cyber In 2 Weeks Flat
The U.S. Air Force is shifting 3,000 communications officers to become cybersecurity specialists with a series of new training and simulation courses, following the transition of 27,000 enlisted airman late last year.
Digital Government
Stalling Same-Sex Benefits?
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that legislation to provide benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees would cost the government more than $300 million over the next decade, an issue that could stall efforts to pass the bill this year.
Digital Government
SSA needs better plan for high-risk project, IG says
The Social Security Administration needs to improve its management of a project to convert its master databases, an new audit finds.
Cybersecurity
Obama makes third try to find a leader for TSA
President Barack Obama has taken his third shot at finding a leader for the Transportation Security Administration.
Digital Government
Strong passwords: You DO have better ideas!
We asked you for ideas on creating and remembering strong passwords, and the floodgates opened.
People
Want program staff more involved in contracting? Make their jobs more interesting
Blogger Steve Kelman proposes a way to strengthen the role of the contracting officer's technical representative in the procurement process.
Digital Government
NIST updates guide for testing PIV card applications and middleware
Government Computer News
Digital Government
IG says Coast Guard needs better acquisition reform oversight
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
The Midas Touch
NSA nets hundreds of qualified job candidates with Lori Weltmann's idea to host a virtual career fair.
Cybersecurity
Lieberman's cybersecurity bill leans on buying power
Measure would require acquisition officers to learn about security vulnerabilities in technology products in an effort to use the government's vast purchasing power to push vendors to provide more secure solutions.
Digital Government
Bill would require FBI to fill in gaps in criminal records database
New requirements would ensure employers receive up-to-date information in background checks of potential hires.
Digital Government
Overhaul of Medicare websites focuses on transparency, usability
Agency awards $73.2 million contract for upgrades to incorporate user feedback.
Digital Government