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."
People
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.
People
Rules of the road
A moderation policy is an essential element of any online dialogue, experts say.
People
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
Stimulus law Web site in flux
An online dialogue to improve the Recovery.gov Web site functioned better than an RFI, according to the National Academy of Public Administration's analysis.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers differ on DHS data center funding
House and Senate bills to fund the Homeland Security Department in fiscal 2010 are at odds over how much money to give DHS for its data center consolidation program.
Cybersecurity
DHS centralizes cybersecurity programs
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said DHS' many cybersecurity functions have been centralized under Philip Reitinger.
People
Open Government Dialogue: More greatest hits
Here is a selection of some of the latest ideas to surface during the second phase of the Obama administration's Open Government Dialogue.
Modernization
Web 2.0, regulations may collide
Based on feedback from the public, White House officials say some regulations need to be revised to work better with Web 2.0 tools.
People
Klossner: 18 wonderfully goofy ideas from the Open Government Dialogue
FCW cartoonist John Klossner has selected his favorite entries from the national online dialogue, including "Free Pizza Fridays."
Acquisition
Could online comments become part of procurement?
The online dialogue to improve Recovery.gov offered similar benefits to an RFI process but delivered more value than traditional RFIs, a new report says.
Cybersecurity
Hathaway: National cyber incident response plan coming by year end
The team that conducted the 60-day review of government cybersecurity policy is following up with a national incident response plan and efforts to untangle legal hindrances to improved security.
Modernization