Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity brings new wrinkle to 'essential' personnel
Threat of government shutdown has IT managers updating contingency plans for the digital age.
Digital Government
Administration's budget would expand Homeland Security's acquisition force
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano says the boost will improve contract management at the department.
Digital Government
Lawmakers scrutinize delayed immigration processing program
The USCIS Transformation program is pushed back to 2022, and estimated now to cost $2.2 billion.
Digital Government
Senate buys time by extending parts of Patriot Act
Expiring surveillance provisions would be renewed for three months while lawmakers in both chambers debate civil rights protections.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security seeks major boost in cybersecurity funds
DHS would coordinate with Pentagon through National Security Agency to protect civilian and military networks from intrusions.
Modernization
Administration's 2012 budget plan relies on IT savings
By consolidating data centers, insourcing technology jobs and other measures, agencies could save $149 million.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill could be stalled by House-Senate differences
Issue of whether to tackle protections piecemeal or as a package are unresolved, along with question of where to centralize federal authority.
Modernization
Virtual badges could help build trust in crowd sourcing
Web users feel more comfortable participating in online communities the more they know about other members, developer notes.
Cybersecurity
Counterterrorism chief underscores Yemeni cleric's power to radicalize Americans online
Sophisticated English-language propaganda aimed at guiding extremists on how to carry out U.S. attacks is growing more accessible via the Web, center director says.
Digital Government
House fails to pass PATRIOT Act extension
White House officials said President Obama would not veto the bill.
Cybersecurity
White House gets tough on ID card reader requirements
By Feb. 25, agencies must designate responsible individuals to ensure the policies are issued, the memo added.
Modernization
New bugs for feds to fight in transition to Internet 2.0
Federal agencies preparing migration to next generation of higher-capacity network space run risks of hacking and funding shortfalls.
Digital Government