Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: Senate bill would make international cooperation a priority
A new Senate bill would ask the secretary of state to work for international collaboration to improve cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks add fuel to cybersecurity debate
Cyberattacks on government agencies' Web sites underscore the complex policy questions of cyber defense and offense, experts say.
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Mixed reviews for the Open Government Initiative
Federal Computer Week asked three experts to share their perspectives on the Obama administration's Open Government Initiative and the future of online public engagement.
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Open Government Initiative: The final cut
Here is a sampling of policy recommendations created by the public during the recent Open Government Initiative dialogue.
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One hand clapping
As the curtain comes down on the Open Government Initiative's opening night, we figured it was time to hear from the critics. The reviews are decidedly mixed.
Modernization
Cyberattacks could have been mitigated
Agency responses to cyberattacks on U.S. government sites demonstrate a need for better coordination between agency security officials and the companies that provide Internet services, experts say.
Cybersecurity
U.S. national security in the Digital Age
White House officials should rethink the technology challenges of national security.
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Klossner: Is "smart mob" an oxymoron?
FCW cartoonist John Klossner ponders a way to appeal to the greater humanity of the individuals who wreaked havoc at the Open Government Dialogue.
Cybersecurity
'Noisy' cyberattacks have little effect
The attacks, which spiked late July 6 and early July 7, are not particularly sophisticated and can be mitigated by organizations that are prepared for them, experts say.
Modernization
Recommendations for reducing government secrecy roll in
The Public Interest Declassification Board continues to gather suggestions from the public on how the Obama administration can improve government policy for classifying data.
Modernization
Government IT spending put on full display in new Web site
A new Web site launched by OMB lets the public see how agencies are spending money on information technology.
Modernization
Administration seeks input on declassification
As part of the White House’s open government initiative, officials ask public to comment on declassification policies.
People
2010 appropriations: House targets EPA financial systems modernization
White House officials say proposed cuts to EPA’s budget could put financial system modernization program at risk.
Modernization
NASCIO joins open government effort
The state CIO organization will work with federal agencies to promote the development of data standards for state governments.
Cybersecurity
Tom Davis says he doesn't want cyber-coordinator job
Tom Davis, the former congressman from Virginia who has been reported to be a top contender to be Obama's cybersecurity coordinator, says he isn't currently seeking the job. But, he also said "you never say never."
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White House tries hand at wiki-style policy development
In the third phase of the initiative, the Obama administration is asking the public to help draft recommendations for making the federal government operations and information more transparent.
People
Forum moderator: Friend, not foe
The old adage about “moderation in all things” takes on new meaning when it comes to national online dialogues.
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Rules of the road
A moderation policy is an essential element of any online dialogue, experts say.
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White House wants prizes for innovators
White House officials want to learn how the government can use cash prizes to foster innovation, official says.
Modernization