Digital Government
A new domain signs on with DNSSEC
Another top-level domain has been digitally signed to enable DNSSEC, the first step in a project by Internet Registry Afilias to expand the DNS Security Extensions to 13 more top-level domains by the end of the year.
Digital Government
Yes, Canada is different
Globetrotter Steve Kelman's travels take him to the Great White North.
Cybersecurity
U.S. approach to global cybersecurity falls short, GAO says
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt should take action to deal with problems posed by global cyberspace policy questions, a report says.
Digital Government
Were alleged Russian spies undone by technology problems?
The alleged Russian spy ring that the FBI recently busted might still be operating covertly if they had had better tech support.
Digital Government
Spy case shines light on steganography
Russian spies used ancient and modern means of secret message transmission
Digital Government
Twitter lands State Department staffers in spotlight
Two State Department employees' innocous tweets while on a visit to Syria raise eyebrows back in Foggy Bottom.
Cybersecurity
Australia taps ISPs to fight 'zombies'
Australia's Internet Industry Code is aimed at reducing threats posed by computers that have been hijacked to act as zombies and participate in botnet attacks.
Digital Government
Final impressions of China: Land of contradictions
Blogger Steve Kelman is fascinated by the contradictory images that people have of China.
Cybersecurity
Better security requires changes not in technologies, but in user practices
A recent trip to Haiti reminded blogger John Klossner about the sisyphean task agencies face in trying to secure their networks.
Digital Government
Visiting Expo 2010 Shanghai
Pavilions at the international expo reflect the cultures and values of their nations—or do they? Globetrotting blogger Steve Kelman files this report.
Digital Government
Meeting the prime minister of the Palestinian authority
Dr. Salaam Fayyad tells Steve Kelman's group about the Palestinian Authority's desire to build up governing capabilities in anticiaption of independence from Israel.
Digital Government
Blogging from Israel: Random impressions
Steve Kelman travels to Israel to meet with Israelis and Palestinians.
People
Australia, U.K. put government data online
Government 2.0 leaders from Australia and the United Kingdom are working to enhance transparency and put data online.
Digital Government
How Web-based technologies are reinventing government services
Web-based technologies on display at the Gov 2.0 Conference are helping governments across the globe serve citizens more effectively.
Cybersecurity
US, Russia kick off talks on IT
Officials from the United States and Russia meet this week on a range of information technology-related topics.
Cybersecurity
Haiti response proves interagency collaboration can work
Every once in awhile, a cataclysmic event will bring together the factions and defy federal compartmentalization.
Digital Government
Legislation would open diplomatic relations -- in cyberspace
A bill being introduced today would create the position of ambassador at large in the State Department to coordinate U.S. foreign policy on cybersecurity and cyberspace issues.
Digital Government
Cybergeddon: Information security as a global concern
An upcoming international summit brings together cybersecurity experts from the around the world, including Howard Schmidt, to discuss ways to protect the world’s digital infrastructure.
Digital Government