Digital Government
Controversial cyber bill sails through House
The president has threatened to veto CISPA if it reaches his desk.
Modernization
DOD urges relaxed satellite controls
Momentum for satellite export reform is stalled by the complex and technical nature of the issue.
Digital Government
Social media fights crime
Social media is an increasingly useful investigative tool for identifying breaking events and potential threats, as well as for surveillance to counter cyber crime and terrorism, according to law enforcement officers.
People
Energy CIO changes agencies
Mike Locatis, who has been chief information officer at the Energy Department, is moving to a cybersecurity position at another department.
People
NAVAIR plans 4G cell service for amphibious group
The Naval Air Systems Command plans to leverage commercial cellular technology to test the broadband communications capability aboard three ships in 2013.
Modernization
Bring your device, but don't forget security
A new survey finds that BYOD can expose agencies to security risks in a big way.
Cybersecurity
CBP snafu exposes proprietary information
Customs and Border Protection took down documents included in a solicitation for the "virtual border fence" project that may have included proprietary contractor information.
Digital Government
Energy launches apps contest
This competition challenges the American developer community to build apps that help consumers get the most out of their utility data.
Modernization
Cloud computing's next step
Agencies and vendors need common definitions, performance metrics and security controls, say panelists at the FOSE 2012 conference.
Digital Government
VA cancels component of Microsoft licensing agreement
VA CIO Roger Baker pulled the plug on a deal in which the agency pays annual fees to get discounted upgrades.
Digital Government
GOP budget passes House
The Republican budget proposal now goes to the Senate, where experts expect its defeat.
Cybersecurity
Industry cybersecurity efforts fall short, experts say
Officials stop short of calling for government regulation of industry cybersecurity but tell a House panel, "It's not working."
People
Meet the 2012 Eagle award winners
This year's winners are helping the federal government take advantage of emerging concepts for improving IT management.
Digital Government
Big data trends taking shape
Government should follow the private sector's lead in making use of big data but focus on improving performance and efficiency "with less effort and pain," GSA's Dave McClure told a Washington audience.
People
Bill could require online posting of financial data for many federal leaders
If approved, the STOCK Act would require nearly 30,000 federal officials to post their financial disclosure forms.
Cybersecurity
DARPA's advice on passwords: Dump 'em.
The agency's Active Authentication program would use behaviorial traits rather than passwords.
Acquisition
DOJ moving forward on disputed contract: report
Department is re-evaluating whether the contractor gave the taxpayers the best value, as advised by GAO.
Digital Government
Bill would limit contractor salaries
Two members of the Senate last week introduced bipartisan legislation that would limit contractor salaries paid by federal tax dollars to $400,000 -- the same as the president's salary.
Digital Government
Jim Ghiloni takes over new GSA program
Ghiloni will serve as the new head of GSA's Integrations, a new professional services contract.
Modernization