Digital Government
Laptop stolen from VA contractor contains veterans' personal data
Rep. Steven Buyer tells Veterans Affairs secretary that hundreds of the department's contractors are not adhering to rules and regulations requiring them to encrypt data stored on computers.
Modernization
White House says Recovery.gov to move to the cloud
The White House announced on Thursday that the website that tracks the multibillion-dollar economic stimulus program is moving to a cloud platform.
Modernization
Seven tips for journeying into the cloud
What you should know about cloud computing and how to start.
Cybersecurity
House panel to consider cybersecurity overhaul
Measure could incorporate language that would link bonuses and awards to success at warding off computer system attacks.
Modernization
Recovery board sends its website to the Amazon cloud
Officials expect to save about $750,000 during the next two fiscal years as a result of outsourcing Recovery.gov's backbone to the Elastic Compute Cloud.
Digital Government
Federal acquisition councils anticipate mandate to increase transparency
But the administration has not yet directed agencies to post contract documents online.
Digital Government
The iPhone App Doc
It was just a matter of time. Doctors now use an iPhone app to treat patients.
Digital Government
National Labs Work on Oil Blowout
The Energy Department has joined the all out federal effort to help stop the almost month-long oil gusher in the Gulf of Mexico.
People
One way to improve security: Punish the ignorant
Perhaps federal agencies would have more success with information security training if employees knew they would be punished for allowing breaches through ignorance.
Digital Government
Contest: Define Gov 2.0 in 140 characters or less
Government 2.0 is a phrase that many people (including journalists) like to toss around, but what the heck does it mean anyway?
Digital Government
OPM's Tech-Savvy Strategy
The Office of Personnel Management is taking a tech-friendly approach to the <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/05/obama_unveils_hiring_reforms.php">federal hiring overhaul</a> unveiled by the Obama administration on Tuesday.
Digital Government
National Education Technology Plan in line for an update
The Education Department is preparing to update its National Education Technology Plan to include measures on adult education and on accessibility for people with learning disabilities.
Cybersecurity
EastWest - Pretender or Contender?
It's estimated that 75 percent of cyberattacks against the U.S. come from outside its borders.
Modernization
GSA, acquisition councils seek advice on publishing federal contract actions
The General Services Administration and federal acquisition councils are seeking advice from the public and affected businesses on how to publish federal contract text online.
Cybersecurity
Secure Flight cited as fix for lag in 'no-fly list' update
The government’s program to take over screening fliers against watchlists would ensure up-to-date lists, a top intelligence official says.
Digital Government
Navy plans preferred contractor program
The Navy plans to offer favorable terms and conditions to companies in a new program in exchange for exemplary work, according to the service.
Ideas
File Under Ironic
Max Palevsky, described as a baron of the early computer industry who helped found the giant chip maker Intel Corp., died on May 5 at 85. Here are the last three sentences in the nearly 1,800 word <a href=http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-0506-max-palevsky-20100506,0,5625708.story>obituary</a> that ran in the <em>Los Angeles Times</em>:
Digital Government