Modernization

Kundra: Government must tap into Web 2.0's potential

Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra, speaking at the American Council of Technology and Industry Advisory Council's Management of Change Conference, said the government must tap Web 2.0's dynamic functionality.

Modernization

Obama smartphone conforms to military standards

President Obama will have to give up his BlackBerry and switch to a maximum-security smartphone.

People

FCW Insider: Council of Excellence honors public servants

GCN's Wyatt Kash reports on the the Council of Excellence in Government's 25th anniversary celebration by honoring the work of 25 renowned public servants.

People

Campaign surrogates face off at leadership conference

Obama, McCain representatives debate IT policy

People

From ELC: McCain, Obama IT reps face off

Technology representatives for John McCain and Barack Obama trade views about how their candidate would tackle a variety of IT issues if elected president.

People

From ELC: Risk management takes center-stage

Agencies seeking to secure federal information systems need to focus on attack-based metrics to reduce vulnerabilities and manage risk, according to government and industry officials.

People

From ELC: Panel identifies top federal IT priorities

Federal and industry executives previewed technology-related recommendations for the next administration.

People

Croom joins new Lockheed unit

Former DISA director Lt. General Charles Croom (retired) has joined a newly established unit of Lockheed Martin to lead the corporation’s cybersecurity strategy.

People

IT community celebrates leaders in government information security

Rod Beckström, director of the National Cyber Security Center, spoke at the awards program about understanding the fundamental economics of security.

People

New report offers recommendations for ID management

The Identity Management Task Force notes challenges government agencies face in collecting and using personally identifiable information.

Digital Government

Privacy amendment stalls e-gov bill

An amendment has sidetracked legislation to fund e-government initiatives, leaving programs in limbo.