Digital Government
IRS fails to scrutinize network activity properly, audit says
The tax agency set up an intrusion detection system but did not monitor logs to identify cyberattacks and vulnerabilities as set out in guidelines.
Digital Government
HHS head calls for voluntary e-health privacy guidelines
Secretary Leavitt says government mandates for guarding the private medical information in personal electronic records could stymie the adoption of e-health record systems nationwide.
Digital Government
States move to implement electronic health care records
National Conference of State Legislatures
Digital Government
OMB enhances investment tracking tool, but criticisms linger
Web site allows the public to monitor technology initiatives, but doesn't provide details on why some projects end up on watch lists.
Digital Government
DHS plans for tracking foreigners leaving the U.S. remain sketchy
Incomplete cost estimates and security concerns plague US VISIT exit system, GAO reports.
Digital Government
Experts debate future of Obama's Web communications
Federal regulations likely to slow the process of sharing information with the general public.
Digital Government
Obama pledges to pursue health IT, despite economic woes
President-elect and his pick to head HHS say electronic health records are part of a plan to cut costs as a way to ease financial burdens on companies.
Cybersecurity