Cybersecurity
Former DHS privacy head moves to law firm
Mary Ellen Callahan headed up the first statutorily required privacy office while at Homeland Security Department and now takes that experience to the private sector.
Modernization
Technology to clear FOIA backlog underused, GAO finds
Releasing documents under Freedom of Information Act requests is part of an agency's mission, but some agencies are not making the most of tools that could help do it faster.
Cybersecurity
DHS considers rule change to protect subcontractors
The Homeland Security Department is suggesting changes to the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation designed to prevent 'windfalls' for contractors.
Cybersecurity
How DHS is tackling the Digital Government Strategy
The "workplace as a service" program that DHS will debut this fall is just one of several innovative forays into digital government at the department.
Cybersecurity
DHS officials drop new questionnaire
Homeland Security Department officials opt for the existing vendor communications plan rather than one that would have put more scrutiny on agency/vendor communications.
Cybersecurity
VA fails to communicate clearly; who gets a better grade?
A new report finds few agencies have made progress in meeting the requirements of the 2010 Plain Writing Act.
Modernization
7 challenges to 'cloud first'
Agencies are well on their way to the cloud but better planning is needed to fully realize the cloud-first policy.
Cybersecurity
Cyber incident reports skyrocket over three-year period
Cyber incidents reported by critical infrastructure managers jumped by more than 2,000 percent between 2009 and 2011, according to a new report.
Modernization
DHS claims strides in cloud, enterprise initiatives
At DHS, progress is being made in cloud offerings and enterprise services, according to CIO Richard Spires.
Cybersecurity
DHS struggles with mobile device management
IG finds the agency's biggest challenge is ensuring the security of portable devices and information stored on them.
Cybersecurity
DHS could provide 'security in a box'
A DHS proposal would potentially help agencies solve their cybersecurity challenges.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS needs protection from employees' portable devices
Primarily for consumers, portable devices lack security features needed survive in a government environment.
Cybersecurity
DOD cyber expert heads to DHS
Rosemary Wenchel will help bridge the cyber gap between DOD and DHS.
Cybersecurity
Can new mobile government plans overcome old problems?
Federal agencies are rolling out a host of mobile strategies, but will it be enough to overcome decades-old challenges?
Cybersecurity
What the government doesn't do these days
Richard Spires offers an example of frugality.
Cybersecurity
TechAmerica honors government, industry leaders
The TechAmerica Foundation hosted its annual awards dinner and singled out top leaders.
Cybersecurity
Top VA official recognized for excellence in leadership
Winners of the AFFIRM Leadership Awards feted at Capital Hilton.
Cybersecurity
DHS accelerates cyber workforce development
New initaitive will zero in on efforts to man the cyber frontlines.
Cybersecurity
Lynn McNulty: The grandfather of federal cybersecurity
Lynn McNulty emphasized security not as a constraint but as an e-government enabler.
Cybersecurity