Cybersecurity
3 case studies in social media experimentation
Agencies and government contractors are notoriously reluctant to take risks, but some are venturing into the world of social networks, multimedia and interactive blogging and finding success.
Digital Government
FedSpace running in alpha mode
The FedSpace social network for federal employees and contractors has launched and is registering participants while still in alpha mode.
People
Feds at work ... in bunny suits
The bunny-suited techs work 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. PDT, Monday through Friday, so you're sure to catch them at work as they add robotic arms, a geology lab, a rock-vaporizing laser and lots of cameras.
Digital Government
DOD sharply criticizes leaks of classified war documents
DOD officials continue to sharply criticize a massive collection of leaked information about U.S. government activities in Iraq and Afghanistan -- much of it classified -- provided by unknown or undisclosed sources to the Web-based organization WikiLeaks.
People
Navy gets rave reviews for social media handbook
The Navy made a big splash with its recent release of a handbook spelling out the do's and don'ts of social networking for commanding officers.
People
Potential privacy problems keep popping up
The Homeland Security Department's various security programs keep privacy advocates on their toes.
Digital Government
CDC publishes social media toolkit online
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share the lessons they have learned by using Facebook, Twitter, podcasts, blogs and other social media.
People
Upstart social networks set sights on federal niches
Debates continue about whether social networks generate workplace value, but a number of small, niche-focused social networks are betting that online conversations are here to stay.
Digital Government
Holy cow! FCC live-tweets baseball playoff game
The Federal Communications Commission put on a sportscaster's hat for a few hours while it live-tweeted a baseball game affected by the Fox-Cablevision dispute.
Digital Government
Navy releases social media handbook
The Navy has published a handbook with tips on "friending" and "following" between commanders and subordinates.
Cybersecurity
DHS used Facebook for investigations, group reveals
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has released two policy memos about a policy dating to the administration of President George W. Bush of "friending" and "following" people on Facebook and Twitter for the purpose of investigations.
Digital Government
How technology can reinvigorate the education system
President Barack Obama set a goal of making the United States first in the world in post-secondary academic degrees by 2020, and Jim Shelton says technology is what will get us there.
People
Social networks are most popular Gov 2.0 tool, survey says
Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace are the most commonly used Gov 2.0 tools for government agencies, according to a new survey.
People
Low participation in SSA video contest is latest in a lackluster series
News analysis: A public relations expert offers remedies for recent video contests sponsored by the Social Security Administration and other agencies that generated relatively few entries.
Digital Government
Government waking up to social media, survey finds
A new report finds the government adoption of social media lags behind the commercial sector, but new policies have launched a flurry of activity.
Digital Government
Why international aid needs a viral social media presence
Networking on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube enables agency to advance its 'Third Goal': Sharing the experience with other Americans.
Digital Government
Are remote workers more likely to visit adult sites?
Mobile workers are more likely than officebound counterparts to try to reach blocked web resources -- but not in all categories.
Digital Government
Social media becomes a diplomatic battleground
The U.S. government isn't the only national government using social media applications.
Digital Government
DOD marches forward with social media
With new rules, DOD is expanding its use of social media applications, including Web 2.0 tools that stay behind military firewalls.
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