Digital Government
Cybersecurity czar named; let the turf wars begin
Now that Howard Schmidt is officially named the White House cybersecurity coordinator, don’t expect that to be the end of the matter.
People
White House seeks input on federal research info sharing program
White House officials launched a public forum to determine what data formats should be used to make federally funded research projects available to the public.
People
GSA looks for input on improving USA.gov
GSA launched a new online forum in an effort to gather ideas from the public on how to improve USA.gov.
Digital Government
White House wants help on open government dashboard
White House officials want advice on what metrics should be included in a dashboard to measure the success—or failure—of open government programs.
Digital Government
The 10 critical characteristics of a national cyber coordinator
Cybersecurity leaders have developed a list of critical characteristics that will be required of the new cybersecurity czar. They suggest that whoever fills the position could learn leadership skills from FDR, Churchill and Einstein.
Cybersecurity
OMB proposes new FISMA performance metrics
The Office of Management and Budget is considering new computer security reporting metrics that would include real-time security awareness and management.
Modernization
White House boosts social media apps
Applications built on social media platforms are effective ways to share government information, White House official says.
People
White House settles Bush-era suit over millions of e-mail messages
The Obama administration and two private groups that sued the Bush administration have reached an agreement to settle the ongoing litigation.
Modernization
Cloud computing could pave way for open government
Federal agencies might need cloud computing as a way to meet new mandates to share information with the public, experts say. Meanwhile, the Defense Department falls in line with President Barack Obama's directive for open government.
People
Open government officials to testify before Senate panel
A Senate task force plans to examine how technology can help measure how government agencies perform.
Digital Government
DOD falls in line with Open Government Directive
Coming on the heels of the Dec. 8 rollout of the Open Government Directive, the Defense Department today said it is implementing a number of initiatives of its own to meet the newly established requirements for government transparency.
Cybersecurity
DHS releases cyber incident response draft plan
The Homeland Security Department wants comments on a national plan that would define government and industry responsibilities for responses to cyber incidents.
People
Game changer: Open Government Directive puts new onus on agencies
White House lays out new data transparancy mandates—with deadlines.
People
White House open government directive arrives today
White House officials plan to release the open government directive today during a live Web chat with the federal chief technology and chief information officers.
People
The dawn of the 2.0 presidency
The foremost story of 2009 has been the transition from the Bush administration to President Barack Obama's administration -- and all the power shifts that trickle down through technology, policy, procurement and management in government.
Cybersecurity
New dashboard tracks cybersecurity programs
Software industry trade association's dashboard rates cybersecurity programs.
Digital Government
The news of 2009: From buzz to bust
Some stories christened by the Buzz of Week in 2009 have proven less buzz-worthy than others.
Digital Government
White House friends GSA, comments on social media
GSA's Bev Godwin, recently returned from a six-month detail to the White House, talks about the advantages of using social media to connect with the public and balancing the ease of using Web 2.0 tools with the challenges of meeting government regulations.
Digital Government
Data expert to feds: Open wide—or fail
Providing accurate and easily accessible data is the best way to achieve open government goals, a data mapping expert says.
Digital Government