Author Archive
Michael Hardy
Technology journalist Michael Hardy is a former FCW editor.
Digital Government
ID management without the Big Brother baggage
The government has been trying for years to balance privacy, convenience and security for agencies' online customers. Can the latest efforts finally get traction?
- By Michael Hardy
Modernization
FedRAMP: Keeping up with changing cloud security standards
Cloud computing continues to evolve -- and so do the government's security controls.
- By Michael Hardy
People
Former USDA CIO joins AT&T
This move marks the second time Kay Kapoor has hired Chris Smith.
- By Michael Hardy
Digital Government
DOD to outpace NASA in funding for launches
A GAO analysis reveals that the Defense Department has its eyes on space.
- By Michael Hardy
People
How to get your comments rejected
FCW's comment moderator explains what merits use of the 'delete' key.
- By Michael Hardy
People
Who gets performance information?
Can agency managers get the performance data that could help them improve their operations? How about non-managerial employees? A GAO survey reveals some insights.
- By Michael Hardy
Cybersecurity
Measuring cybersecurity progress
Agencies are making significant progress on priority cybersecurity goals, but may not meet their 2014 targets.
- By Michael Hardy
People
Paul Brubaker: Budget-conscious before it was cool
Through his varied career that includes congressional staff positions, the private-sector and agencies, Brubaker has pursued a singular goal: government efficiency and lower costs.
- By Michael Hardy
Digital Government
Where did the VA comments go?
A few readers wonder if there was some back-channel pressure that led to comments being removed on a controversial story.
- By Michael Hardy
People
Security clearances at a glance
Here's a quick look at how many people have access to sensitive government information.
- By Michael Hardy
People
Tangherlini picked to be permanent GSA administrator
After serving in an acting capacity for more than a year, Dan Tangherlini is the president's pick to take the role officially.
- By Michael Hardy
Featured eBooks
People
Is the old-school agency hierarchy doomed?
Agency org charts probably will look the same for a while, but experts from both the public and private sectors say the new rules of innovation and sharing are rapidly changing things.
- By Michael Hardy
People
OPM releases SES career positions list
As required by law, agencies have published their lists of senior executive positions that are limited to career federal employees.
- By Michael Hardy
People
TechAmerica's Kerber joins Government Transformation Initiative
As executive director, Kerber will guide the non-profit organization, a coalition of corporations, nonprofits, academics and others.
- By Michael Hardy
People
OMB nominee gets easy first hearing
Carper's committee shows bipartisan support for the likely next budget director.
- By Michael Hardy
Digital Government
Making websites accessible
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
- By Michael Hardy
People
Yahoo's telework clampdown: Why it happened
Yahoo used network logs to gauge remote workers' productivity, but the telework question is not that simple.
- By Michael Hardy
Digital Government
How does sequestration look to you?
Help us cover the forced budget cuts and their effects on agencies and employees more thoroughly. Share your experiences and observations with us.
- By Michael Hardy
People
The coming mobile explosion
Security and BYOD concerns move closer to resolution as the trend toward greater use of mobile devices picks up speed.
- By Michael Hardy