Statistically, 2011 was the year of the hacktivist according to a Verizon report. The report, which analyzed 855 databreaches worldwide that occurred in 2011, concluded that more than 100 million of the 174 million records compromised was the work of hacktivists rather than those seeking profit. In contrast, only 3% of the attacks were traceableRead… Read more »
A new year always brings about the opportunity to reflect — look back at the challenges and accomplishments of the past year — as well as make plans for what we’d like to see happen in the coming months. Certainly, last year was a busy and tumultuous time in government, which AOL Government chronicled inRead… Read more »
GovLoop is all about the users and nothing really emphasizes that point more than the fact that roughly 90 percent of our content is user generated. GovLoop has tons of resources (shameless plug) from guides to infographics to trainings, mentoring and the list goes on and on BUT the user generated content in blogs andRead… Read more »
2011 is almost over and, with the promise of new year, it’s time to look back at the year that was. Here on Govloop, the community has already been discussing the issue of the year. So far, the threat of a government shutdown has led the list. A related issue –“austerity” — was the storyRead… Read more »
What does the federal contract industry hold in store for the future? (part two), by Donna L. Quesinberry Continue reading on Examiner.com What does the federal contract industry hold in store for the future? (part two) – Washington DC government business | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/government-business-in-washington-dc/what-does-the-federal-contract-industry-hold-store-for-the-future-part-two#ixzz1fP9MVVLS _______________________________ About the Author: Ms. Quesinberry, CEO-President of dpInk: DonnaInk Publications,Read… Read more »
As we close out of August and move into September, let us not forget that we will be entering the 10 year anniversary of September 11th. Let us not forget all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all those who are left behind. For everyone left behind, the empty space both at “ground zero”Read… Read more »
Last week as I walked the exhibition hall at FOSE 2011, I was amazed at how much innovation is aimed at making our United States Government (the greatest in the world) even better. I had some great conversations with government employees, consultants, and vendors who are trying hard to make agencies more efficient, more effective-inRead… Read more »
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This post was co-written by GovLoop’s own Joseph Porcelli and Lauri Stevens. You’ve likely seen the pictures and videos from Vancouver: the looting, the beatings, the couple kissing. And how can we forget the videos of the few courageous citizens who, in the midst of the violence and chaos, stood up for their community? AfterRead… Read more »
Never too early to start thinking about FedSMC 2012 – but before we go there, I want to share some highlights of 2011! FedSMC 2011 Headlines: FedSMC 2011 Made The Top Five Most Important Government Events of 2011. Thanks to GovEvents.com and all the voters! Feds Respond to Averted Shutdown“Federal employees attending the Federal SeniorRead… Read more »