Digital Government
Federal Facebook could outdo conferences, former CIO says
Vivek Kundra says social networks in government offices could connect foreign-based colleagues and customers.
Cybersecurity
Anti-government hacktivists mark Lenin’s birthday with a record
Hackers are snapping up a popular cyber tool at a breakneck pace.
Cybersecurity
Contracting agency for bailout watchdog botched IT forensics acquisition
Officials working for the IG guarding the $700 billion bank bailout awarded the contract before all bids were received.
Cybersecurity
DHS cyber chief: Industrial system threats are growing
Mark Weatherford, a former energy sector executive, says Homeland Security can help bridge the information gap between government and business.
Modernization
Research shows major shift in feds’ BlackBerry use
The only government-certified smartphone faces fierce competition.
Digital Government
Southwest video surveillance tech buy undergoes 11th-hour changes
Revisions indicate proposed camera systems will be judged on stricter performance criteria.
Cybersecurity
Billions in stimulus funding hasn’t made power grids safer, survey says
Energy has spent $2.5 billion to digitize the nation’s electricity distribution.
Digital Government
iGoogle, or something like it, could significantly improve border security
Retired Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen says Border Patrol agents must simplify the way they share information.
Cybersecurity
Defense to spy on its own data
Tool finds red flags without connecting to an end-user device, making it a good fit for smartphones and other mobile technology.
Cybersecurity
White House vows to veto CISPA
The cybersecurity legislation does not adequately protect Americans’ personal data, the administration says.
Cybersecurity
Google lures bug hunters with $20,000
The payouts will reward ethical hackers for finding code weaknesses in sensitive programs, including Gmail and Google Wallet.
Modernization
TSA clears racial-profiling app for takeoff
Travelers who believe they've been targeted for their religion or race will be able to file complaints from their iPhones.
Cybersecurity
U.S.-European Union pact aims to halt would-be airline bombers
Despite riders safeguarding personal data, many EU officials still disapprove of the information swap.
Modernization
Feds to drop $3 billion on new radios
Homeland Security selects 30 companies to support critical communications at four departments and the White House.
Cybersecurity
Cyber czar: Power companies need to watch their backs
White House cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt says the energy sector must continuously evaluate and manage risks.
Digital Government