Top 5: Federal Innovation Stories Round-up

Despite the many challenges facing the federal government, innovation is always crucial to creating a more effective, more responsive government for the American people. With the announcement former Google executive Megan Smith would be replacing Todd Park as White House CTO, a fresh character has emerged to galvanize and promote federal technology innovation. Her new ideas and industry expertise are expected to be a shot in the arm for those looking for ways to promote new ways of doing business for the federal government. 

But the arrival of a new CTO isn’t the only federal innovation news worth discussing. This week, here are the top five stories about federal innovation you should know:

1. What kind of CTO will Megan Smith be?

It’s barely been a week since ex-Google executive Megan Smith was named the Obama administration’s top technology officer. In some of her first public comments since taking on the position, Smith says she remains in listening mode, but already is thinking of how she plans to put her stamp on the role. (via Nextgov)

2. 18 Steps to Address Insider Threats

It is no secret that the U.S. government is desperate to prevent another large-scale leak of classified information. But the role technology is playing in this pursuit could have long-term consequences for agencies’ relationships with their employees. (via FCW)

3. Cards Emerge as Key Player in Authentication

Most experts agree it’s time to move beyond the password to tighter security, but questions surround what the best option is and how to implement changes at the enterprise level. (via Federal Times)

4. Cloud computing under siege

The benefits of cloud computing can hardly be overstated. By pooling computer resources, cloud computing saves money while allowing users, businesses and governments to procure—rapidly and cheaply—a diversity of software, analytics and storage services. (via FCW)

5. Health networks show options for national data sharing

Health information technology and electronic health data have great potential for streamlining and improving the health care system. (via GCN)

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