Cybersecurity

Trump’s Latest Landing Teams Include Two Cyber Experts

The president-elect released names of 37 additional landing team members Friday.

Digital Government

Trump’s Landing Teams Feature Familiar Tech Executives

Some former agency chief information officers and chief technology officer will help the Trump agency landing teams.

Digital Government

White House CIO to Tech Recruits: Stay in Government

The senior tech officials urged civic-minded tech workers who joined for Obama to stick around in the Trump administration.

Cybersecurity

Officials: Yearly budgeting stifles cybersecurity

Current and former officials argue that a one-year budgeting cycle impedes government cybersecurity and IT modernization.

Cybersecurity

After White House Hack, State Incidentally Offered Spearphishing Training

For months, State has struggled to squelch suspicious activity on its networks.

Cybersecurity

State Department Hacked at Same Time as White House

The State Department's unclassified email system was compromised in recent weeks, at the same time as a White House network.

Digital Government

Anytime, anywhere and anyone's guess

Cartoonist John Klossner reflects on the news behind the humor.

Cybersecurity

Is cybersecurity legislation still alive?

Although Congress couldn't agree on cybersecurity legislation earlier this year, at least one member insists it's still possible.

Digital Government

Federal List: 6 memorable moments in federal social media

After a hesitant beginning, the federal government has begun to embrace social media in a big way. Here are a few of the most creative forays.

Digital Government

Obama releases sequestration report

The White House has outlined plans for implementing $1.2 trillion in budget reductions across the federal government.

People

Planning for -- and surviving -- sequestration

With sequestration possible in just a few months, experts offer tips to help managers minimize the impact of budget cuts on employees and agency missions.

Cybersecurity

Executive order could institute controversial cybersecurity measures

A rumored order would allegedly implement parts of a bill that stalled in Congress this year.

Digital Government

Obama's sequestration report delayed

The administration says it needs more time to figure out the details on across-the-board budget cuts set to take effect in January, but the report itself expected to contain few surprises.

Cybersecurity

Obama vs. Romney on cybersecurity

The Republicans and Democrats each target cybersecurity in their platforms, but much of what they're offering sounds very familiar.

People

Technology concerns infuse Democratic platform

The Democratic party's platform stresses technology, as both challenge and solution.

Digital Government

Assessing the digital campaign: Obama vs. Romney

As the 2012 presidential race heads into the home stretch, one of the contenders has taken a lead in the smart use of technology -- but both have room to improve.

Cybersecurity

Senator urges executive order on cybersecurity

In lieu of legislation, the president could boost cybersecurity himself, and at least one lawmaker thinks he should.

People

Digital government push fuels BYOD adoption

Agencies considering a policy for employees to bring their own devices now have a toolkit as aid.

People

'Rockstar' innovators descend on Washington

The newly minted Presidential Innovation Fellows will take a half-year to work on projects benefiting all citizens.

People

Obama proposes to extend federal pay freeze until April 2013

The president's plan would grant feds a modest pay raise -- but only under one condition, which might be hard to meet.