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
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.
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