Ideas
Centralizing Cloud Security
A governmentwide program that provides a centralized approach to security issues in cloud and multiagency IT systems soon will go into pilot.
Digital Government
HHS' Blumenthal disputes rumors on health IT spying
HHS is collaborating with the Justice Department on nationwide health data exchange, but that does not mean the data will go to law enforcement or national security agencies, according to Dr. David Blumenthal, national coordinator for health IT.
Digital Government
Think tank finds complex benefits and risks in health IT
The Obama administration's drive for health information technology implementation is occurring while health IT risks and benefits are not well understood, according to a new think tank report.
Modernization
USCIS saves $600K through videoconferencing
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency is saving $600,000 a year by moving its employee training sessions online.
Digital Government
Obama sets sights on next Medicare administrator
Though the White House has not made it official yet, President Obama reportedly knows who he wants to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
Digital Government
Obama talks telework
The president declares that regulations and technology won't stand in the way of telework during his administration.
Digital Government
GSA small-business advocate retires
Mary Parks has been a strong leader in directing GSA to support small businesses in new avenues.
Digital Government
April Fools' Day tweets: We waste our time so you don't have to
While scanning the news this morning on Twitter we couldn't help but notice the great April fool's day tweets. Here are some of our favorites.
Digital Government
GAO: Bureau of Public Debt must address information security
Fierce Government IT
Digital Government
Law school tries to get the public hooked on rule-making
Web site will reach out to citizens who don't read the Federal Register for feedback on a plan to bar commercial drivers from texting.
Cybersecurity
The military services are working out security policies for thumb drive use
Given the potential threats and technical hurdles, officials expect it will take time to develop new guidelines for transferring data on flash media.
Modernization