VA Governor Proposes 4-Day Work Week
A commission created by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is recommending many state agencies operate on a four-day work week to save money, a proposal unanimously supported by the Reform and Restructuring...
View ArticleDeloitte’s New Hire to Lead Cyber-Risk Practice
Government contractors are looking to beef up their cybersecurity outfits. And Deloitte proved itself ahead of the pack as it announced the hiring of former Federal Aviation Administration Chief...
View ArticleCarey’s New Role at DoD
Navy Chief Information Officer Robert Carey announced he will replace David Wennergren as the Defense Department’s deputy CIO and deputy assistant secretary of defense for information management,...
View ArticleNo Government Fix for ‘Fake Secure’ Sites
It’s a scary scenario in today’s cyber world, where all kinds of transactions are made with the click of a mouse. The site you think you’re on — where perhaps you have entered bank account information...
View ArticleVideo-chatting with the Feds: GSA Announces National Telepresence Centers
Calling it an essential step in energy efficiency and cost savings for federal travel, the General Services Administration announced it would establish virtual meeting centers in federal buildings...
View ArticleMost Americans Support Internet ‘Kill Switch’ Authority for President
A majority of Americans believe the president should have the authority to shut down parts of the Internet in the event of a coordinated cyber attack, according to a report by the Unisys Corporation....
View ArticleReport: DOT Recovery Act Websites Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
An official in the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General says DOT websites launched to provide the public with information about Recovery Act funding and projects are vulnerable to...
View ArticleThe Future of Space: Lynn Details DoD Vision, Acquisition Changes
Once the final frontier, space has become “congested, contested and competitive,” Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said at the U.S. Strategic Command space symposium in Omaha, Neb. But the...
View ArticleWhite House, Monster.com Team Up to Allow Job Seekers to Sound Off
Ordinarily, job seekers browse job site Monster.com to search for the latest job postings. Now, they can use it to give the White House a piece of their minds. And with the unemployment rate mired in...
View ArticleAir Force Vice Commander on Cybersecurity: ‘We are Under Attack Every Day’
The cyber threat is real, said Vice Commander of the Air Force Space Command Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla. And the military services, aided by new cybersecurity training programs, must be ready to defend...
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