Modernization

Analyst: Virtual workspaces will come

Growing demands for energy and a need to retain aging workers will make virtual workspaces a necessity in the near future, a technology analyst said.

Digital Government

Critical infrastructure debate centers on control systems

Some experts are calling for increased government authority to oversee critical infrastructure owned by private organizations.

Digital Government

House panel's file sharing investigation may be misguided

Congress should compel agencies to stop employees from downloading peer-to-peer applications, security professionals say.

Cybersecurity

Decentralized Defense networks open to cyberattacks, report says

Task force calls for creation of departmentwide, interoperable systems and a netcentric cyber council.

Ideas

Hathaway Confirms What We Knew

In her first public speaking engagement since being named acting senior director for cyberspace by President Obama, Melissa Hathaway generally confirmed what was <a href=http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090403_9076.php?oref=search>previously reported</a> regarding the 60-day review of federal cybersecurity policies and initiatives: The White House should coordinate cybersecurity efforts; private sector needs to play a bigger role in securing cyberspace; and responsibility for the protection of federal computer networks and systems should be divvied among a number of agencies.

Digital Government

NSA, Margaret Mead and Green

When you think about organizations celebrating Earth Day - today, April 22 - the National Security Agency does not immediately come to mind.

Cybersecurity

Official: Cybersecurity review advances

President Barack Obama will review the results of the completed 60-day cybersecurity review, official says.

Cybersecurity

House panel wants cybersecurity briefing

After reports that information about the Joint Strike Fighter Program was stolen, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee requests a briefing.