People
Kelman: A public service incentive
Government can attract young people by helping them pay down the debt they incurred as students.
Modernization
Einstein keeps an eye on agency networks
Voluntary network gateway monitoring program gives DHS a big-picture view of federal cybersecurity.
Digital Government
DHS seeks research on nine cybersecurity areas
The department published a 43-page announcement calling for white papers on botnet and malware protection, cybermetrics, real-time assessment and other topics.
Digital Government
FlipSide: Election season heats up
The big election for the Industry Advisory Council’s Executive Committee is under way.
Cybersecurity
Another bailout for DSS?
OMB promises process improvements designed to reduce the backlog of pending security clearance.
People
House bill sets higher bar for DHS
Legislation would require department’s contractors to disclose foreign ownership.
People
Stephenson: Government in your hand
Governing in the YouTube era will change relations between government and citizens.
People
Agencies have new choices in financial, performance reporting
OMB is launching a pilot program to allow agencies to select an alternative format to the Performance and Accountability Report.
Modernization
Defeating the dumpster divers
The proliferation of storage media, from thumb drives and cell phones to giant disk arrays, makes secure disposal of decommissioned gear a much trickier task.
People
States move warily on Real ID
Officials still crave funding and firm guidance on nationwide standards for driver’s licenses.
Cybersecurity
Feds face new HSPD-12 hurdles
Challenges include upgrading building access controls and issuing cards to contractors.
People
GSA to retool e-contracting
Contracting officers say they shun the difficult-to-use eOffer, eMod applications.
People
Government taps the power of us
Officials turn to blogs and wikis to share information and achieve goals.
People