‘Insider Threat’- the Perfect Storm

Watching the trends and waves of popular evolutionary Internet patterns in government contracting from a publisher’s desk, the WikiLeaks story has created a booming crash on the beach of  fear, uncertainty and doubt (aka FUD).

While the average American may be thinking, as casual observers of an international…

Report: Aussie Businesses Cautiously Optimistic about Web 2.0

Although many Australian organizations embrace Web 2.0 and believe it can help advance their businesses, many are reluctant to use these new technologies of fear that they will impact productivity and security, according to a new report.

Published by McAfee and Purdue University, the “Web 2.0 – A Complex Balancing Act” report examines…

DoD Releases Policy on Internet Use, Social Media

The Department of Defense has released its new policy on the safe and effective use of Internet technologies, including social networking and other Web 2.0 technology. The outline of the policy is in recognition of the integral role that “Internet-based capabilities” play in modern operations.

The new policy applies to users on NIPRNET (non-classified networks) and DoD components. The policy…

Robert Carey: ‘In Today’s Age, You are a Cyber Warrior’

Robert Carey is a trailblazer among CIOs, pioneering the use of a public blog to include the public in his discussions surrounding cybersecurity for the Navy.

ExecutiveGov recently interviewed Carey on his use of Web 2.0 technologies and some cybersecurity initiatives in the Navy.

Carey discussed the Navy’s Cyber Security Education Mission, saying, “it’s really important to realize that when…

FCC Uses Web 2.0 to Promote Net Neutrality

The FCC under Julius Genachowski has moved into using all aspects of Web 2.0 to promote its stance on net neutrality. The FCC is using the new mediums, including Facebook, Twitter and a new application OpenInternet.gov to keep individuals abreast of developments in the net neutrality debate.

Genachowski supports the move to net neutrality, claiming that it will keep the internet open and free to promote…

Government to Tap Brakes on IT Spending

According to a new report by TechAmerica, federal IT budgets will only grow 3.4% in the next 5 years. This is a significant drop from the 8.3% growth rate from 2005 to 2010.

The estimates for the decrease in growth rate are influenced by the percentage of the federal deficit through 2020. The Department of Justice, the Treasury and the Department of Health and Human Services are expected…