Modernization
Agencies crafting transparency plans with a full suggestion inbox
Agencies are expected to incorporate into their upcoming open government plans some of the thousands of ideas and comments they've received from the public through an online outreach effort since Feb. 6.
Cybersecurity
Navy Scholarships Up the Ante on Recruitment
A series of cool competitions is starting to revolutionize the field of cybersecurity. The <a href="http://www.sans.org/uscc/">U.S. Cyber Challenge</a> began as an outlet for young Americans to use their computer defense and hacking skills and for the really talented ones to fill the ranks of security practitioners, researchers and warriors. What started as a big idea took a big step forward with the announcement this month of a <a href="http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=51745">scholarship program</a> from the Navy.
Digital Government
VA-DOD health data exchange may be down for a month
The exchange was stopped because errors were popping up in the data on a regular basis.
People
Web-based network created for health IT CIOs
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives has set up a national online network to smooth collaborations between state health IT CIOs.
Modernization
DHS officials defend progress on SBInet border system
Two days after Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano froze some spending on the SBInet virtual fence system at the Arizona border, DHS officials say the system is providing needed capabilities.
Digital Government
Dark cloud: Study finds security risks in virtualization
Virtualization is proving its ability to reduce costs, but a new set of security threats is emerging as IT managers struggle to adjust to new ways of managing risk.
People
How to scare away federal IT job seekers
FEMA and other agencies are trying new approaches to attracting IT talent, some with more success than others.
People
Apple backs up iPad's battery -- for a price
Apple has a program to give users refurbished iPads when the batteries fail.
People
With all-in-one PCs, one size doesn't fit all
The GCN Lab reviews five desktop systems where everything is bundled together -- for better or worse.
Digital Government
KSAs and hiring reform in government
OPM's new leader wants to reform the hiring system so that greater numbers of qualified candidates can compete for jobs.
Modernization
New NOAA Web site tracks Arctic sea ice loss
A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Web site provides satellite measurements of the loss of Arctic sea ice and examines Arctic science and policy issues.
Digital Government
Congress moves to make transparency initiatives permanent
Requirements include posting online all public information and in formats easily accessed with common applications.
Digital Government