Cybersecurity

Industry group calls for public-private cybersecurity standards

The private sector also should play a role in self-regulating overall Internet security.

Cybersecurity

Group wants government cybersecurity CEO

Private sector executives recommend a single leader at the White House level to align the government's cybersecurity efforts.

Digital Government

The Rise of the Cyber Warriors

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Ideas

Acting GAO Chief Talks Transparency

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Ideas

Sun rebuffs IBM's advances

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People

Martha Johnson may bring old era back to GSA

Current and former General Services Administration employees are excited about the new leadership Johnson would bring to the agency.

People

FCW Insider: What's the point of security certs?

In response to a recent story, we have heard from a number of readers who see little value in requiring cybersecurity workers to have security-related industry certifications.

Modernization

EPA launches Earth Day Web sites

One online tool lets visitors download environmental tips widget for use on public Web sites.

Digital Government

Klossner: The next 20 years of IT? How predictable

FCW cartoonist John Klossner predicts that by 2015, Second Life avatars have better health insurance coverage, with dental, than real-life counterparts. And that's not the worst of it.

Modernization

FEMA seeks contractor for asset-tracking system

The agency has published an RFI looking for a contractor to develop and manage its asset-tracking system.

Modernization

OMB updates guidance for stimulus money

Federal agencies must track 41 data elements on spending under the economic stimulus law, new guidance says.

Cybersecurity

IRS slow on security settings, IG says

The tax agency also was late to establish a project management team for FDCC, which did not follow best practices, auditors have said.

Digital Government

DOD updates e-learning standard

Federal Computer Week

Modernization

Disclosure info from White House officials available online

A new Web portal lets people request and receive senior White House officials' financial disclosure reports electronically.