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.
Digital Government
Without cyber response policies, U.S. can only denounce China attacks
Federal Computer News
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