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  • SocialGov
    abstract network security

    A guide to handle social-media hacks

    When a hacked AP Twitter account falsely reported President Obama's injury in an explosion, the public reacted with no immediate White House assurance. There are better ways to handle such situations. 04/25/2013

  • Oversight
    image of obama on phone

    Tech measures in healthcare law come under GOP scrutiny

    Republicans are turning their attention to the provision of the healthcare reform law that requires the establishment of online health insurance exchanges. 04/24/2013

  • empty DC warehouse

    Government Operations subcommittee plans a field trip

    There will (we're pretty sure) be no 'Reservoir Dogs' tactics when Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) holds his April 25 warehouse hearing, but witnesses can expect some tough questions. 04/24/2013

  • Oversight
    map of dod satellite antennas

    GAO raps DOD satellite operations

    The Defense Department needs to modernize the ground stations and control networks that operate the nation's defense satellites. 04/23/2013

  • People
    US Capitol

    Congressman seeks answers on Spires

    Lawmakers adds his voice to those demanding to know why the DHS CIO is on leave. 04/22/2013

  • Management
    stack of papers

    VA backlog resolution hinges on IT

    Officials pin their hopes for an easing of the claims logjam on new systems. 04/22/2013

  • Communications
    large broadcasting antenna

    The search for more spectrum

    Much of the wireless spectrum coveted for next-generation broadband is currently used by federal agencies. The pressure to share -- or move -- is building. 04/22/2013

  • Workforce
    man planning layoffs

    Uncertainty persists with DOD furloughs

    Hagel, others note productivity hit and the need for flexibility 04/19/2013

  • BackStory
    BackStory: State of the Cyber Workforce

    State of the cyber workforce

    What a survey of 22,956 feds tells us about the makeup of -- and gaps in -- agency cyber efforts. 04/18/2013

  • Commentary
    Andrew Ritcheson

    Doing more with less?

    For health IT and other agency programs, finding ways to turn the catch-phrase into actual action is key. 04/18/2013