Cybersecurity
FAA defends big budget hike for new air traffic control system
Lawmakers are concerned that the NextGen program, which will replace the existing radar-based network with one that relies on satellites, is behind schedule and complex.
Digital Government
Watchdog criticizes Homeland Security's IT management of border initiative
GAO says department's testing of high-tech project to secure U.S.-Mexico border is flawed.
Digital Government
Another Simulation Gone Bad
Anyone who logged on to the <a href=http://www.sncf.com/>Web site of SNCF</a>, the French national rail service, on Tuesday would have read a bulletin that a high-speed TGV train had crashed in Burgundy, killing more than 100 people and injuring nearly 400.
Digital Government
Scrapping KSAs
The Office of Personnel Management is planning to unveil several performance management and hiring reforms, including eliminating from federal applications the lengthy essays known as knowledge, skills and abilities statements, Government Executive <a href="http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44809&dcn=todaysnews">reports</a>.
Cybersecurity
Bill revision addresses fear that president could gain emergency power to control Internet
A new draft of cybersecurity legislation in the Senate seeks to boost government collaboration with industry to protect critical information systems from cyber threats.
Digital Government
Put your broadband connection to the test
FCC adds tools to broadband plan Web site that can show you whether you're getting the speed you're paying for. Here's how to find out.
Modernization
FDA wants ideas for transparency
The Food and Drug Administration is asking consumers and industry executives for ideas on how to improve the flow of information about the agency's activities.
Digital Government
With fusion centers, privacy is a serious — and touchy — subject
Agencies involved in fusion centers say they take privacy seriously. But they're reluctant to say much else about the subject.
Digital Government
State fusion centers look to expand beyond counterterrorism efforts
Shortly after the first fusion centers were established, federal and state officials realized two things: First, the fusion concept could be extended beyond counterterrorism. And second, federal grants were a powerful force in shaping fusion centers.
Digital Government
P2P file sharing could leave you with your slip showing
The recent announcement by the FTC that sensitive information from nearly 100 organizations had been compromised through peer-to-peer file-sharing networks underscores the risks of this technology.
Digital Government
Don't look down: The path to cloud computing is still missing a few steps
Access to data hosted by different cloud services and the migration of existing data are two of several missing rungs on the ladder to the clouds.
Ideas
The Nose Knows
Is your nose a snub? Or maybe a turn-up? According to British scientists, the nose could be the newest feature used to verify an individual's identity.
Cybersecurity
VA faces major hurdles to comply with FISMA, audit finds
The Veterans Affairs Department has "significant" obstacles to overcome to meet its FISMA compliance goals, a new audit reports.
Acquisition
GSA's Williams counters IG charge of lost savings
Williams said GSA has no evidence of a widespread problem of vendors submitting incorrect invoices.
Digital Government