Digital Government

Kaiser policies for veteran health records still raising questions

A conflict may exist in Kaiser Permanente's descriptions of its security policies on electronic health records.

Cybersecurity

Obama announces new pick to head TSA

Robert Harding, former director for operations at the Defense Intelligence Agency, is President Barack Obama's new pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration.

Digital Government

Fed IT Workers Get $13 Mil in Bonuses

Federal agencies paid more than $280 million in bonuses in 2008 to recruit, retain and relocate employees, according to a new report from the Office of Personnel Management.

Ideas

More Airport Body Scans

The Homeland Security Department on Friday announced that it will expand the use of advanced imaging technology--the controversial body scans--to 11 U.S. aiports by summer, thanks to $1 billion in Recovery Act funds.

Digital Government

VA may restore access to DOD medical record systems soon

The Veterans Affairs Department is working to fix remaining computer glitches that caused it to restrict electronic access to Defense Department patient medical record systems.

Digital Government

Killer cell phones, Part 3: Enemy of the state

GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe questions the effectiveness of adding health warning labels to cell phones.

People

Census allows little time to build networks for temporary offices

Computer networks had to be installed at more than 500 temporary Census offices across the country for the 2010 count.

Acquisition

GSA promotes veteran leader to acting deputy CAO

GSA's acting deputy chief acquisition officer has 33 years of experience at the agency, including 14 years' work at the acquisition policy office.

Modernization

Enterprise mashups go to the cloud

Government Computer News

Cybersecurity

Watchdog suggests clearer delineation of cybersecurity roles

Federal CIO argues agencies already know their responsibilities.

Cybersecurity

Homeland Security wants you to know your cybersecurity ABCs

Napolitano announces campaign to collect the best ideas for improving the public's awareness and literacy of computer security.

Modernization

All About Apps

A push to develop more online software applications at federal agencies is gathering supporters.

Digital Government

GSA announces $10 billion telecom contract to complement Networx

Networx offers recurring infrastructure and transport services but does not provide labor or equipment outside of network or telecommunications service delivery.