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.
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