Modernization

Turf buster: Enterprise architecture does the trick

The broad, interagency view provided by enterprise architecture led to the creation of Recreation.gov.

Modernization

National network to speed disability benefits

The Social Security Administration will soon begin using the Nationwide Health Information Network to reduce the time needed to determine eligibility for disability benefits.

Cybersecurity

Napolitano appoints chief privacy officer

Attorney Mary Ellen Callahan will oversee Homeland Security's privacy policies.

People

The perks of working for government: Readers respond

A recent blog post by Judy Welles ("Get a Life!") prompted readers to think about why they work for government.

Ideas

White House Asked to Clarify E-Mail Policy

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Cybersecurity

Policy needed for data breach response

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Cybersecurity

Agencies should evaluate contractors for security readiness

A recent breach at USAJobs.com provoked a debate on the wisdom of outsourcing services, especially considering the potential for identity theft using stolen job-seeker data.

Cybersecurity

Obama takes up the cybersecurity mantel

The Obama administration must decide the future of the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.

Modernization

Treasury grapples with devising systems for TARP

The department plans to release soon requests for proposals for the modernization of two programs -- its foreign intelligence network and enterprise content management system.

Modernization

DHS to aid security at Oscars

Aerial technology dubbed L.A. Shield will support law enforcement set up around the ceremony's venue with real-time imagery and communications.

Digital Government

DISA to limit use of time-and-materials contracts

The agency will favor performance-based arrangements, officials say.

Digital Government

A New VistA for AHLTA, Redux

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Digital Government

Official says Defense can save millions with in-house satellites

Commercial operators say they can provide capacity cheaper and quicker than Pentagon's Wideband Global System satellites