Cybersecurity
White House sends Congress a long-awaited cybersecurity proposal
The guidelines don't address some contentious issues, including the president's authority to shut down the Internet in an emergency.
Digital Government
Soft Landings
Agencies concerned about sensitive data take incremental steps into the cloud.
Modernization
SSA's CIO Baitman tells of lessons learned from video contest
Social Security Administration CIO Frank Baitman described four lessons learned from SSA's experience with a video contest that drew a small number of submissions.
Modernization
Execs talk about disconnect in Networx transition
Telecom companies said they've invested a lot of money in meeting the requirements of the Networx contract, but that money can be washed away quickly when demands change.
Modernization
GSA invites companies to bid for the opportunity to provide cloud email services
The agency will create a menu of providers from which other agencies can purchase email services.
Modernization
Some agencies charged more than others for Grants.gov use, GAO says
The Grants.gov program charges higher fees to some federal agencies than others for the same services, a new report says.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Federal security chiefs pull top salaries among global cyber workforce
Government CIOs are embracing social networking tools, but aren't necessarily applying controls.
Modernization
Disaster victims expect more than Facebook can deliver, FEMA director says
The emergency management agency has ramped up its mobile presence and is working to get cellphone chargers to disaster zones.
Modernization
Kundra seeks IT cooperation with state and local governments
The federal CIO says government online customer service should also mirror the private sector.
Modernization
GSA preps system for pre-RFP government-industry collaboration
The online platform would allow for crowdsourcing of ideas on how to better structure procurement.
Modernization
SETI stops listening for alien signals
The radio telescope array that was scanning the skies for signals from alien civilizations has stopped listening.
Modernization
OMB sets deadline for telework IT policies
The Office of Management and Budget is giving agencies 90 days to develop or update policies on buying IT to enable and promote the federal government’s adoption of telework.
Modernization