Modernization
Diamonds in the data
Federal agencies increasingly use data mining to extract valuable info buried in large databases.
Modernization
DOD, military take hands-on approach to QDR
The writers of the Quadrennial Defense Review are now shifting gears to become executors of the guidance.<@SM>
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Web Extra: Data exposures mount up
The list of federal agencies experiencing data breaches continues to grow. Here are major breaches reported in the past year.
Modernization
Roadblocks hamper emergency response system coordination
Federal funding and a lack of standards affect compatible communications at the state level.
Modernization
Migrating to IPv6
With deadlines looming, agencies need to get serious about upgrading their data networks to the next-generation IP.
Modernization
Taming mobile data
5 steps and 3 tools to stop sensitive information from walking out the door
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Welles: Whistle-blowers are wary
New Supreme Court decision puts protection of public employees back in Congress’ court.
Modernization
Supercomputing takes NASA to infinity and beyond
From science to space exploration, the world’s fourth-fastest computer is an agency asset.
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House appropriation mandates NIH public access policy
Provision would require journal manuscripts stemming from NIH-funded research to be available for free online within a year of publication.
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New Google portal delves into gov sites
Search giant says the site complements rather than competes with FirstGov.
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CXOs focus on collaboration as key to better management
GAO has proposed that some Cabinet-level agencies create a new position of chief managing officer.
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Stratcom leads DOD cyberdefense efforts
The command uses virtual meetings and blogs as part of its virtual environment for information exchange.
Cybersecurity
DOE security upgrades could better protect data
Security revitalization effort began months before data theft was revealed.
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