Digital Government
TSP weathers sharp spike in transactions
Officials say lessons from financial meltdown will help improve upgrades already under way.
Digital Government
Panel: Private sector can control cyberattack risks
Recommendations build on legislation to secure the nation's computer-based networks passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Digital Government
OMB: CIOs must report to agency heads
Draft memo outlining role of chief information officers says no other individual should have authority over them.
People
Committee leaders seek info on HSIN
Some lawmakers and the GAO have criticized DHS’ management of and planning for the $62 million Homeland Security Information Network Next Gen.
People
KM experts dispute age gap
Does a generation gap affect federal employees’ adoption of knowledge management and Web 2.0?
People
TIGTA: IRS disregarded security gaps in CADE
Some agency organizational offices did not assure that security weaknesses were corrected before deployment despite policies and procedures to do so.
People
Also in the News: YouTube, PBS urge people to record voting
If voters see problems on Election Day, YouTube and PBS want them to record the incidents and post them to a new Web site, the AP reports.
Digital Government
Group says some agencies stifle flow of scientific information
The Union of Concerned Scientists said it reviewed information-sharing activities at 15 agencies and found some have open policies, but others don't.
People
GAO: Agencies should standardize biometric data
Information sharing would improve among agencies if a standard is chosen, the auditing agency reports.
People
Military to turn more officers into acquisition
Provisions of a new law require the Defense Department to recast acquisition as an exciting career field to attract the best officers.
People
Croom joins new Lockheed unit
Former DISA director Lt. General Charles Croom (retired) has joined a newly established unit of Lockheed Martin to lead the corporation’s cybersecurity strategy.
People
Letter: Limits to cost-plus contracting not a solution to limit waste
A reader writes about eliminating cost-plus contracting, "It certainly generated a buzz within our community, and that is good because it means many recall that history has shown us that this is not a good way to go."
Digital Government
Web 2.0 technologies are seen as vital to attracting younger employees
Social networking is here to stay and government must adapt, federal practitioners say.
Digital Government
Airlines expect trouble with passenger screening program
Critics of TSA's Secure Flight say the program could harm international relations, disrupt travel and create more confusion for carriers.
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