Policy


Steve VanRoekel 102012

VanRoekel touts digital strategy's first-year progress

Federal CIO showcases the progress the government made in the strategy's first year, looks to year two.

Cover of Digital Government

Feds make good on mobile deliverables

At the Digital Government Strategy's one-year anniversary, agencies get the promised guidelines for security and architecture.

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Snapshot: Federal spending on services

A quick look at where federal dollars go in services.

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GSA sets wireless purchase agreement

The General Services Administration's new blanket purchase agreement with the four major U.S. wireless carriers will not only allow the agency to consolidate service plans and centralize device management, it could save the government hundreds of millions of dollars.

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NIST chief: Private sector cybersecurity standards could help feds

A recent executive order exempts commercial information technology products from falling under the scope of critical infrastructure.

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Slow IT procurement hinders security

NSA official provides some ideas for new approaches to cybersecurity.

Chris Inglis

Is government on the wrong road with cybersecurity?

NSA's Inglis: Security that depends upon compliance-based standards is a guarantee of heartbreak.

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Deputy federal CIO outlines future priorities

Security, procurement and management initiatives top the Obama administration's goals for federal IT.

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GSA seeks public comments on infrastructure protection

A new RFI is open for public input on ways to implement presidential orders issued earlier this year.

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DISA 'all in' on mobile

With approvals issued for more mobile operating system implementation guides, DOD is pushing ahead for a wider selection and faster procurement of wireless devices.

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Measuring what never happened

Determining the value of cybersecurity and risk management can be difficult. When not all the variables can be controlled, experts say more than simple math is required.

compass innovation

Can less money lead to more creativity?

Some agencies are finding that tightening budgets are leading to smarter IT choices and inspirations.