Cybersecurity
Commerce opens suggestion box for online privacy
The Commerce Department wants opinions from businesses and consumers about privacy protections for Internet commerce.
Digital Government
I lurk, therefore I am
Blogger John Klossner writes that "lurking" within a social network is the easiest way to actively participate without putting forth any effort.
People
Cyber Command's congressional commotion
Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander's confirmation hearing highlighted the murky nature of cyber operations, writes John Monroe.
People
Google puts censorship on the map
The Internet giant steps up pressure on the U.S. and other countries that ask to have content removed from its sites, writes John Monroe.
Digital Government
GSA readies acquisition of cloud infrastructure services
After a false start earlier this year, GSA is laying the final groundwork for a fast-track acquisition of cloud computing infrastructure services.
Digital Government
How FAA left the high-risk list behind
Enterprise architecture helped the FAA get off of the Government Accountability Office's high-risk list and has improved the prospects for transitioning to the Next Generation Air Transportation System.
Digital Government
FAA's NextGen slowed by lack of leadership, poor coordination
Costly software glitches and disagreements over funding hinder system rollout, overseers say.
Digital Government
Pentagon heads off organizational conflicts of interest
Proposal suggests contracting officers attempt to mitigate potential problems before prohibiting companies from placing bids.
Modernization
Feds to cut greenhouse gases through the cloud
Vivek Kundra says shifting computer work from massive data centers to the Internet will conserve power and fuel.
Digital Government
Soundbytes: Alphabet Soup--LMS, DMZ and TBI
A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.
Digital Government
The Cloudy Future of Federal Leadership
The Senior Executives Association released a <a href=http://www.seniorexecs.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Professional_Development/Research/Taking_the_Helm/Full_Report.pdf>report</a> on "Taking the Helm: Attracting the Next Generation of Federal Leaders." The group surveyed GS-14 and GS-15 managers to find out their attitudes about moving up to top positions in government, the Senior Executive Service, which includes some important tech posts. The bottom line can be found in Finding 5:
Digital Government
How About a GI Bill Widget?
That's one of the best suggestions to come out of Wednesday's Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on the post 9/11 GI bill.
Cybersecurity