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

Remixing government data

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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

Bipartisan support builds for bailout tracking database

Current TARP Web site lacks comprehensive information on activity outside Treasury.