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
VA highlights IT innovation, crowdsourcing in open government plan
Government Computer News
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.</>
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