Cybersecurity

Without cyber response policies, U.S. can only denounce China attacks

The cyberattacks on Google originating from China highlight technology as a growing arena for the clash of national values and interests.

People

The Army delivers social media to soldiers

The Army has been experimenting since October with its own secure version of Facebook.

Digital Government

Agencies identify biggest threats to cybersecurity

More than half of all federal agencies experience a cybersecurity incident on a weekly or daily basis, according to a survey conducted by CDW Government.

People

Recommended Reading: Candi on Content, down with privacy, and job interview tips.

Former govie on improving federal Web sites; Facebook CEO's argument for less privacy; tips for acing a job interview.

Cybersecurity

U.S. cybersecurity team takes shape

Information Week

Digital Government

Justice releases new data online

Crime victimizations, information about compensation for radiation victims, and final reports from federal bankruptcy trustees now available.

Digital Government

GSA official: Government transparency still faces hurdles

Agencies must improve the quality of federal data and present it clearly to the public, according to associate administrator.

Digital Government

Governments to rely on high-tech security center for Olympics

Employees from 70 federal, state and local agencies will use data streaming into the Olympic Security Coordination Center from roadside cameras, aircraft video and digital maps to provide security for the games.

Digital Government

Strike Two?

I'm picking up five-by-five signals - that's "loud and clear" in radio speak -- that the Veterans Affairs Department's $600 million financial and asset management system may never take wing.

Digital Government

Federal HR Meets Social Media

A new <a href="http://www.hci.org/files/field_content_file/SN%20Govt_Part1FINAL.pdf">report</a> from the Human Capital Institute and Saba estimates that 66 percent of local, state and federal government agencies currently use some form of social networking, including blogs, wikis, instant messaging and online discussion boards, as part of their recruitment and/or talent management strategies.

People

New deputy GSA administrator chosen

New deputy Susan Brita will replace Barney Brasseux, who retired Jan. 3.

Digital Government

Grants for broadband becoming easier to apply for

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Rural Utilities Service have made the grant application process easier.

Digital Government

The day the military loosened its tie

The DOD crowd does tend to be rather tight-lipped, but at AFCEA Army IT Day on Jan. 14, some normally reticent officials opened up, Amber Corrin writes.

People

Energy CIO Tom Pyke to retire Feb. 27

Energy Department Chief Information Officer Tom Pyke announced his retirement in a note to staff.