Cybersecurity
Wisen up to handheld security
As the use of handheld devices in government has vastly expanded during the past eight years, so have the security risks. Agencies need to know the risks and take steps to protect sensitive data and communications.
Modernization
Army gives soldiers access to Twitter, Facebook
A recent Army order directs network managers to give soldiers access to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Modernization
New NASA site orbits around manned space flight
A new NASA Web site is designed to let the public participate in reviewing the future of manned space flight.
Digital Government
FDA creates info-sharing task force
A new transparency task force at the Food and Drug Administration will recommend ways to share information with the public.
Cybersecurity
Gates: Cybersecurity is a high priority for DOD
Cybersecurity threats are a growing problem for the Defense Department, say Defense Secretary Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen.
People
IG: VA should re-evaluate technology agreement
VA's inspector general said officials should reconsider an agreement with the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center to provide technology support.
Modernization
Utah goes Web 2.0
Utah has redesigned the official state Web site to include Web 2.0 tools and a section with government transparency features.
Modernization
Legal marijuana? Whistle-blower protection? It's all about open government.
Thousands of comments on the Open Government Dialogue Web site offer an array of ideas -- some more serious than others.
People
Air Force names leader of cyber unit
Maj. Gen. Richard Webber has been named commander of a new Air Fore unit that will focus on the service's cyber mission.
People
White House moves on open government
Officials plan to use White House blogs to discuss recommendations on how to make government more open and transparent.
Modernization
Report provides open government suggestions
A report by the National Academy of Public Administration looks at suggestions on how the federal government can be more transparent.
Cybersecurity
Obama's likely pick for cybersecurity head remains murky
Although some analysts have ideas about the qualities the person filling the position might need, no one is naming names of likely contenders.
Modernization
EPA to get Virtual Earth technology
The Environmental Protection Agency will use Microsoft’s Virtual Earth Mapping technology to display geospatial information.
Cybersecurity
New DOD command planned for cyber warfare
A new cyber warfare command at the Pentagon would engage in offensive and defensive missions, according to media reports.
Modernization
GSA offers e-Buy to state and local governments
GSA’s online tool used to get quotes from approved vendors is now available to state and local governments.
Modernization
DISA seeks on-demand communications
The Defense Information Systems Agency wants to build an on-demand communications system.
Modernization
Army seeks virtual support groups for amputees
Virtual world-based groups would help people who do not have access to in-person groups.
People
Chopra becomes federal CTO
The Senate has confirmed Aneesh Chopra as federal chief technology officer.
Modernization
GSA launches YouTube channel
The General Services Administration today launched an official government channel on YouTube.
People
Senate committee OKs CTO nominee
Aneesh Chopra is one step closer to becoming the first federal chief technology officer after winning unanimous support from the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
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