Digital Government
Executives not impressed with Obama's picks
Respondents to a new survey gave lower ratings to Obama administration appointees than those of the previous two administrations.
Modernization
Private sector can learn from feds' telework implementation
For once, the federal government blazes a trail for the business sector via its implementation of agency telework programs.
Cybersecurity
US wants to store European travelers' personal data for 15 years
A proposed rule has unsettled some European leaders, who are rankled by U.S. efforts to collect information such as travelers' addresses and credit card numbers.
Cybersecurity
CIA official wants top secret classification system revamped
Should the CIA evolve its confidential tiers after 70 years to keep up with the digital times?
People
DISA transfer employees ready for expanded telework program
DISA beefs up its telework program as more than 4,700 employees get ready to move to the agency's new location in Ft. Meade, Md.
People
DHS plans to grow cybersecurity workforce by 50 percent
The Homeland Security Department's cybersecurity workforce will grow by more than 50 percent by October 2012, a DHS official says.
Digital Government
SSA aims for face-to-face customer service online
The Social Security Administration considers adding videoconferencing to its customer service toolkit.
Cybersecurity
Sen. Collins warns against cybersecurity 'road map' for US enemies
A key senator says a part of the White House's plan for cybersecurity legislation could expose key infrastructure to attack.
People
Is your hometown losing anti-terrorism funding?
As part of $170 million in cuts, the Homeland Security Department is withholding anti-terrorism funding to 32 cities.
People
Retired feds rally for second tour of acquisition duty
The federal government rehired 125 retired federal employees in 2010 for its acquisition workforce, according to an Office of Federal Procurement Policy report.
People
Feds can learn about telework from small business
An expert examines the wireless tools teleworkers need.
Cybersecurity
Top cybersecurity official to leave DHS
DHS' cybersecurity leader has resigned and will leave the department in June.
Cybersecurity
Before disaster strikes, FEMA looks to predict severity of calamity
FEMA has turned to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for help in predicting the effects of potential Mississippi River flooding and providing imagery of areas devastated by flood waters and tornadoes.
People
Capitol smackdown: YouTube launches Town Hall channel for debates
YouTube’s new channel, YouTube Town Hall, creates a type of online debate between members of Congress by presenting side-by-side videos of members discussing popular issues.
People
Telework: An untapped recruiting tool
As federal agencies compete for the best recruits, telework can be an attractive lure.
People
State Department computer glitch voids thousands of visa awards
As many as 55,000 visa awards were rescinded after the problem was discovered.
Digital Government
Federal IT workers make more than those in the private sector, survey says
An InformationWeek Analytics survey finds that federal IT workers make more money than their private-sector counterparts.
People
Tips to be a more productive teleworker
As the number of federal employees who telework increases, here are some tips to follow to increase productivity when working remotely.
People
Panel could cut defense budget further
The House Appropriations Committee has proposed spending caps for its 12 subcommittees to trim billions of dollars from the fiscal 2012 budget.
Cybersecurity