Digital Government
Security groups cautious about data security and file sharing bills
House panel hears concerns that breach notification could weaken states' privacy laws and forcing peer-to-peer companies to tighten security could stifle innovation.
Cybersecurity
Agencies still fail to take steps to secure information systems
Lack of comprehensive programs to protect data blamed for vulnerabilities.
Ideas
GSA Sends USA.gov to the Cloud
In February I <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090225_6859.php?oref=search">reported</a> that the General Services Administration planned to shift the federal government's official Web portal, <a href="http://www.usa.gov">USA.gov</a> to private servers, a strategy known as cloud computing. The move was expected to cut costs in half and serve as a model to other agencies considering making the leap to software as a service.
Digital Government
How's That Front End Tool Workin'?
The Veterans Benefit Administration has a <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090504_1368.php>mess of tech problems</a> on its hands with the near collapse of its <a href=https://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp>Veterans OnLine Application</a> and an inability to handle documents that vets have to attach to their applications.
Acquisition
FCW Insider: Should contractor performance data be public?
A reader wonders if the Obama administration’s transparency policy will include information on contractor performance scores.
Cybersecurity
Industry group pushing for cybersecurity chief
Officials at TechAmerica, a technology industry association, say a cybersecurity chief would provide vendors with the clear guidance they need to develop products for government.
Cybersecurity
Security concerns hold back social networking
Two recent surveys found that many organizations are putting off Web 2.0 plans until security issues are resolved.
Modernization
Obama administration joins Facebook
The Obama administration's feeds on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are part of an effort to make information available through a variety of online media.
People
Obama scores high marks on transparency, watchdog group says
The Obama administration has fulfilled three out of the five 100-day transparency goals watchdog groups recommended last fall.
Digital Government
Making Stuff Up
FCW cartoonist John Klossner shares his tips for creativity and innovation.
People
Economic stimulus IT forum draws more than 2,500 participants
Vendors and IT experts submitted and ranked ideas for using information technology to better track spending under the economic stimulus law.
Digital Government