More Than a Numbers Game: 6 Steps to Managing Difficult Data
An agencywide data governance strategy puts the policies into place to take stock of data, standardize reporting, implement security procedures and discover potential use cases for data.
State and Local Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2019
A webinar from the Public Technology Institute (PTI) and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) highlighted key priorities for state and local government technology officials.
How the VA’s Improving Customer Experience
The Veterans Affairs Department (VA) has one of the federal government’s most consequential missions in providing military veterans with healthcare.
House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Elevate Federal CIO
House legislators unanimously backed a bill that aims to elevate the federal CIO’s position and urges the creation of a plan to promote greater security across the nation’s digital infrastructure.
How to Be an Effective Presenter
All that’s needed to become an effective and persuasive presenter and speaker is a little practice. With that in mind, here are five tips to help you find your inner orator.
Shutdown Spurs Early Food Stamp Payments Amid Funding Concerns
The partial government shutdown caused the early disbursement of food stamp payments amid concerns about funding shortages.
Best Practices for Improving Your Data Governance
Agencies that utilize identity governance see all their users’ actions and interactions with data. Here are our best practices for using this strategy.
Lawsuit Questions Constitutionality of Excepted Employees Faced with Shutdown
A lawsuit filed by NTEU takes fault with section 1342 of the Antideficiency Act, which OMB used to require federal employees to report to work without pay.
House Majority Leader Launches Shutdown Website for the Public
Rep. Steny Hoyer launched a website on Jan. 14 that allows the public to share their opinions about the shutdown with their elected representatives.
Majority of Americans Say U.S. Is Ready for a Cyberattack
A recent Pew Research Center report shows that many Americans think the U.S. is prepared to handle a cyberattack, but recent federal reports show there’s work to be done.