Digital Government

Sexting is just the start of workplace privacy concerns

Our readers like the Supreme Court's ruling in a California sexting case. But there are other issues to consider.

Digital Government

Buzz Factor

These were the most-read stories on FCW.com during the past two weeks.

Cybersecurity

A reader's guide to safer passwords

Readers of Federal Computer Week and Government Computer News share their secrets for creating foolproof passwords.

Digital Government

Facebook changes privacy controls -- again

Facebook has announced new, simplified privacy controls that CEO Mark Zuckerberg says are in response to user reaction to the last round of privacy changes.

Digital Government

Are password rules just bad magic?

We still want your ideas for creating and remembering strong passwords, but at least one security consultant thinks it's the wrong approach. Here's why.

Digital Government

Strong passwords: You DO have better ideas!

We asked you for ideas on creating and remembering strong passwords, and the floodgates opened.

Digital Government

Managing strong passwords: You got a better idea?

The best tip for creating -- and remembering without writing down -- strong passwords wins a prize.

Digital Government

The top 10 awfully bad passwords people use

Many end users don't understand the need for good passwords, report shows.

Cybersecurity

Personal data of reservists, veterans at risk in recent thefts

In separate incidents, thieves stole laptop computers containing personal information on reservists and veterans.

Digital Government

Obama streamlines federal hiring process

A presidential memo revises the federal hiring process to make it easier and faster, a move that critics say has long been needed. However, unions criticized it for leaving a controversial internship program in place.

Digital Government

Cybersecurity buzz could be a bubble

The cybersecurity market is booming, but how long will that continue?

People

GSA's environmental 'moon shot'

GSA Administrator Martha Johnson has goals for environmental improvements that she compares to the Apollo space program for ambitiousness.

Digital Government

For agencies, cloud's future lies between hype and reality

The technology is there and security is rapidly improving, but agencies now must decide if they're ready for the dramatic changes cloud computing can bring.

People

IRMCO opens with telework talk

The General Services Administration's IRMCO conference, underway on Maryland's Eastern Shore, features an array of topics and speakers.

Digital Government

Top 8 stories of the week

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Digital Government

Will influx of iPads cripple wireless networks?

The release of Apple's iPad will add another flood of wireless-ready devices to the demand for wireless connectivity, and at least one government official fears that the proliferation of gadgets could bog down wireless networks.

Cybersecurity

Navy withheld data breach information for more than a year

The Navy knew right away that 244 employees' Social Security numbers had been released. Why did officials wait for 17 months before telling them?

Digital Government

Twitter highlights USGS use of earthquake tweets

Twitter has posted a case study of a federal agency using its short messaging service for mission-related work.

Digital Government

Put your broadband connection to the test

FCC adds tools to broadband plan Web site that can show you whether you're getting the speed you're paying for. Here's how to find out.

Modernization

GSA cancels cloud request for quotations

Changing markets and technology prompted fresh start on cloud acquisition.