Digital Government
Federal IT leaders receive AFFIRM awards
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra and other government executives were honored at AFFIRM's leadership awards luncheon.
People
Bhagowalia to leave GSA for an island paradise
Senior federal IT leader Sanjeev "Sonny" Bhagowalia is leaving federal service to take a position in state government.
People
IT reform push: Six months later
CIOs offer updates on IT reform progress, challenges and priorities as milestone nears.
Digital Government
Zombies, killer cyborgs and the government
Agencies and officials loosen up in their use of social media.
Digital Government
Chopra touts administration's innovation agenda for health care
The federal chief technology officer argued that President Barack Obama's innovation agenda and health care reform will lead to significant technology innovation in the near future.
Digital Government
Will EPA's Lisa Schlosser become federal deputy CIO?
Chris Dorobek, editor of DorobekInsider.com, reports that Federal CIO Vivek Kundra is set to name EPA exec Lisa Schlosser to be his deputy CIO.
Digital Government
Executives not impressed with Obama's picks
Respondents to a new survey gave lower ratings to Obama administration appointees than those of the previous two administrations.
Digital Government
White House releases 30-agency regulatory reform plans
The White House has updated progress on President Barack Obama's executive order on regulatory reform.
Cybersecurity
Battle lines drawn about government's role in protecting cyberspace
Should government be involved or hands-off in protecting critical infrastructure? The battle begins.
Modernization
Budget cuts hit e-gov efforts hard
Thanks to a 75 percent cut in funding, the White House is killing some e-gov and Government 2.0 efforts, halting advances on others.
Digital Government
Administration questions military role in cyberspace
The Obama administration objects to legislation that would authorize clandestine operations in cyberspace.
Digital Government
Meet the Twitternator: White House social media guru's theatrical entrance
The White House's new director of social media rapid response started the week with a tweet featuring a startling image.
Cybersecurity
Sen. Collins warns against cybersecurity 'road map' for US enemies
A key senator says a part of the White House's plan for cybersecurity legislation could expose key infrastructure to attack.
Digital Government
White House proposal includes Internet kill switch, senators warn
Proposed cybersecurity legislation’s reliance on the 77-year-old Telecommunications Act could give the president broad powers over the Internet during an emergency.
Cybersecurity
Cyber plan gives DHS the keys
Proposed legislation from the White House would put the Homeland Security Department in charge of federal agencies' cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
DHS rules in White House cyber plan
An administration proposal would give security authority over federal systems to DHS and establish a national breach notification requirement, but provides little authority over privately owned critical infrastructure.
Acquisition
House hearing heats up over contractor disclosure order
Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee put an administration official in the hot seat over a proposed draft order on disclosing federal contractor political contribution.
Cybersecurity
Can the Web force the release of bin Laden photos?
The relentless search for photos of Osama bin Laden's body, and the potential risks to people searching for them online, might force the administration's hand.
Cybersecurity
Obama cybersecurity plan ready for Congress
Cybersecurity legislation being proposed by the Obama administration favors public/private cooperation over regulation and gives DHS oversight of FISMA.
People