Digital Government

Former fed takes on more Networx work

Ken Thompson, a former VA official, becomes director of TurningPoint Global Solution's telecom transition servics.

Cybersecurity

GAO on board with Secure Flight plans

The Transportation Security Administration has generally achieved all 10 statutory conditions for its program to take over the checking of air travelers against watch lists.

Digital Government

iPad: 10 reasons feds should be eager

The GCN Lab finds 10 reasons why feds will love the iPad, starting with a couple of things it doesn't have.

Digital Government

iPad: 10 reasons feds should be wary

The GCN Lab has offered 10 reasons(plus a bonus reason) why iPads would be good for government use. But what's right for one user isn't always right for another. So here are 10 reasons why government employees might want to take a pass.

Digital Government

Federal cloud computing just got easier

Joint Authorization Board will relieve much of the pressure on agency IT managers in choosing technologies for cloud applications

People

Open gov unleashed in a flurry of plans

Reaction to the latest round of agency plans was muted last week — not by a lack of interest but by the overwhelming volume of information.

Digital Government

Legislation would open diplomatic relations -- in cyberspace

A bill being introduced today would create the position of ambassador at large in the State Department to coordinate U.S. foreign policy on cybersecurity and cyberspace issues.

Digital Government

SBA now will give grades, not colors

Federal Computer Week

Digital Government

FBI warns about online census scams

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Digital Government

Lawmaker questions White House official's use of Gmail

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., charges the reported use of Webmail by Deputy Chief Technology Officer Andrew McLaughlin could indicate an attempt to 'circumvent the laws associated with openness and transparency.'

Digital Government

Navy Seeks Vets For Cyber Force

The Navy is looking for a few good veterans to staff its cyber force, offering openings at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Norfolk, Va.

Ideas

Facebook Fracas

Facebook, the popular social networking site, is facing concerns from users over proposed revisions to its privacy policy. The changes, which would allow third-party access to user information, is receiving a chilly reception among members, according to <a href=http://www.inc.com/news/articles/2010/04/facebook-users-protest-proposed-privacy-changes.html>Inc.</>

Digital Government

Working Where and When You Want

My former beat partner Alyssa Rosenberg <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44987&oref=todaysnews">writes</a> at <em>Government Executive</em> that the Office of Personnel Management is launching a pilot project to test a new workplace flexibility program. The pilot, based on the results-only work environment, or ROWE, model created by Jody Thompson and Cali Ressler, will give 400 employees the freedom to decide where and when they work, as long as they meet high performance standards.