Digital Government

Cybersecurity bill nears Senate vote

A bi-partisian cybersecurity bill could be voted on soon, but its sponsors are working to change some sections first.

Digital Government

DOD IG's Twitter followers to get early alerts

If you want to be the first to get alerts to new DOD IG reports, you'd better sign up for Twitter.

People

Reliable telework data still a challenge

Despite the recent OPM report, it's still challenging to understand much about federal telework.

Modernization

State's cloud doesn't measure up to NIST standards, IG finds

Audit finds weaknesses that keep the State Department's cloud-computing efforts from meeting NIST's guidelines.

Cybersecurity

NSA director warns of cyber threats

Gen. Keith Alexander cites need for access to information to thwart attacks.

Digital Government

Arlington Cemetery developing smartphone app

Visitors to Arlington Cemetery will soon have a virtual tour app to show them around.

People

GSA offers 1,000 workers early buyouts

Second round of buyouts went to more than 1,000 workers, most of which are in the agency's headquarters.

People

IT workarounds complicate DOD and VA health center effort

The DOD and VA are having difficulty meeting IT goals in a joint healthcare facility.

People

Sharing employees could ease agency cost pressure

A departing CHCO suggests ways to save money through creative workforce approaches.

People

State's CIO moves to IMF

Susan Swart will begin work at IMF in August.

Digital Government

DHS tries to demystify continuous monitoring

Policy attempts to clarify the continuous monitoring concept, part of an effort to improve FISMA.

People

Bill addresses SES pay compression

Two lawmakers sponsor a bill to reform senior executive service compensation.

Cybersecurity

FBI plans iris scan database

The FBI is expanding its old fingerprint database to include additional physical recognition factors.

Modernization

EPA picks cloud services provider

Contract award will aid agency's quest to migrate IT to the cloud.

Digital Government

E-mail monitoring must protect whistleblowers

The Office of Special Counsel reminds agencies not to try to stifle reports of wrongdoing.

Cybersecurity

DHS could provide 'security in a box'

A DHS proposal would potentially help agencies solve their cybersecurity challenges.

People

Top NIST workers to receive modest bonuses

Changes to personnel management system removes minimum bonus requirement.

People

Grant Thornton taps former fed to lead global public sector practice

New managing principal has 25 years of government experience.

Modernization

NASA logs Web services savings

A switch to Web services for cloud-based infrastructure is paying off.

Cybersecurity

Top VA official recognized for excellence in leadership

Winners of the AFFIRM Leadership Awards feted at Capital Hilton.