Cybersecurity
GAO says agency CISO roles are too fuzzy and often undermined
A new report urges agencies to better define CISO responsibilities and surveys CISOs on the biggest challenges to their authority.
Cybersecurity
Touhill outlines skills he wants from IT workforce
New U.S. CISO Greg Touhill discussed the skills he believes the cybersecurity workforce should have and offered advice for the next administration.
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5 steps to more effective CTOs
New report examines roles and reporting structures for federal chief technology officers.
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Managing the transition
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service wants the next administration to treat government as an integrated enterprise and tap the existing talent pool.
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What a December CR means for federal workers
Capitol Hill leaders plan to seek a temporary funding measure to keep the government open through Dec. 9, a move that will have consequences for the federal workforce.
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Lawmakers want automated tax-compliance check
Top-ranking members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are asking about the status of an automated system to check on the tax debt of security clearance applicants.
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How to construct tomorrow's information management professional
The government lacks the workforce to handle the exponential growth of information and information assets.
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Future-readying the federal workforce
Most agencies have the data and domain knowledge needed to drive innovation. Now they need a culture that attracts and nurtures the necessary talent.
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The IT leadership that agencies need
FITARA has raised the bar for what's expected of agency CIOs, and efforts are underway to make sure the government hires accordingly.
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GAO: Army should further integrate virtual training methods
The Army needs to make better use of its virtual training tools to prepare soldiers for real-world situations, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
Modernization
Convincing your team to love collaboration software
The benefits can be dramatic, but picking a solution is more complicated than just comparing features.
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OPM on the hunt for deputy CIO
Newly appointed OPM CIO David De Vries has already started the search for a deputy.
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Census report shows massive shifts in IT professions
A new Census Bureau report charts changes in IT jobs over the past 44 years as computers and the internet fueled a flowering of IT occupations.
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White House raises caps on performance bonuses for senior feds
Senior Executive Service members and other senior feds could see larger performance bonuses, thanks to a shift in personnel policy.
Cybersecurity
Government influence at hacker conferences grows
As the government's need for skilled IT specialists grows, Las Vegas information security conferences have become a nontraditional recruiting ground for federal employers.
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How can leaders keep exiting feds on point during the transition?
Job satisfaction data could point the way to a smooth transition for incoming and remaining federal employees.
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Training the next generation of cyber specialists
The U.S. Cyber Challenge offers some of the country's top cyber professionals an immersive opportunity for instruction, hands-on experience and exposure to professional opportunities.
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Recruiting a top tech exec into government
GSA’s search for a commissioner to lead its Technology Transformation Service hinges on public-mindedness.
Cybersecurity
How social media can help spot insider threats
A recent directive on using individuals’ social media activity in the security clearance process is a good first step, but it could go even further.
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