People
Avatar to aid DIA recruiting
DIA recruiters will use an upcoming public event to showcase technology that simulates security interviews.
Modernization
GAO auditors echo concerns about Grants.gov
Grants.gov is being overwhelmed by applications for economic stimulus funding and applicants are confused about what to do, a new GAO report states.
People
SBInet spending plan not complete, GAO says
The Homeland Security Department has met only three of the 12 conditions set by Congress for its Secure Border Initiative spending plan, according to the GAO.
People
The hidden force in acquisition
Changing contracting priorities are elevating the position of the contracting officer’s technical representative.
Modernization
Risks bedevil new technologies
Technological advances can bring significant improvements in the way we do our jobs, manage information and collaborate with others, but be careful: Almost every step forward comes with a new set of risks.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity report coming soon
The Obama administration expects to make public in the coming days the results of its 60-day cybersecurity review, according to the official who led that evaluation.
Digital Government
Microsoft offers secure Windows ... but only to the government
Wired: Threat Level
Digital Government
Veterans frustrated over inaccessible, slow online benefits system
New site to receive applications to help pay for veterans' education under the new GI bill becomes overloaded on first day.
Cybersecurity
Industry: protecting cyberspace calls for financial incentives
Excessive oversight stifles public-private collaboration to protect networks, lawmakers told.
Digital Government