Cybersecurity
Energy Commission creates cybersecurity division in bid to secure critical infrastructure
With cybersecurity legislation so far going nowhere, the agency that oversees the power grid is taking action on its own.
Modernization
Virtualization: A first step to the cloud
Tackling the cultural and technical changes required for the virtualization of IT can make a future transition to a cloud environment much easier.
People
Press the Green Button for innovation
Green Button not only helps citizens better understand their energy use but it could also spur more innovation, according to Energy Department CTO.
People
Grant Thornton taps former fed to lead global public sector practice
New managing principal has 25 years of government experience.
People
IG slams Energy Department for wasting energy
An audit finds the agency overlooked hundreds of data centers in its data center management efforts.
Cybersecurity
Who's the top employer among IT and engineering students?
Government agencies make the top 10 list of best employers.
Digital Government
Energy offers online training to employees in 3D virtual buildings
The Energy Department is offering multiple training courses online in 3D virtual worlds in its National Training and Education Resource online platform.
People
Government workers get an attaboy
A week-long effort dedicated to honoring public servants kicks off in May.
Digital Government
Energy launches apps contest
This competition challenges the American developer community to build apps that help consumers get the most out of their utility data.
Modernization
Energy CTO: Go beyond the bare minimum on cloud compliance
Once an agency has moved operations to the cloud, what happens next?
Modernization
Energy not ready for public cloud
As many agencies migrate services to public cloud environments, the Energy Department is holding back.
Cybersecurity
IG faults Energy Department for not fully implementing HSPD-12
The Energy Department has not fully met the requirements for physical and access control credentials, according to a new report from the OIG.
Acquisition
How OMB's guidance fails to prevent duplication at federal agencies
Efforts to prevent the proliferation of overlapping programs have fallen short.
Cybersecurity