Modernization
Apple Urges US iPhone Owners to Become Organ Donors
Years after watching Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ experience getting a liver transplant, CEO Tim Cook wants to help reduce the organ donor shortage in the US.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Security Holes in All Symantec Programs a ‘Very Serious Event’
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team recommends users and system administrators fix their Symantec programs immediately.
Cybersecurity
Video: What Does Hacking Look Like?
Demonstrating what hacking entails visually will help DARPA during its Cyber Grand Challenge.
Digital Government
FBI Head: 'No Reasonable Prosecutor Would Bring Such a Case'
Director James Comey said the agency had concluded its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private server on Tuesday.
Digital Government
Q&A: Silicon Valley Needs Government Buying to Change
DHS wants to dispel the myth that startups don’t do business with the government.
Emerging Tech
The Intelligence Community Will Monitor Wearables to Find the Perfect Spy
The new program will measure each volunteer's biometric signals during their daily activities, according the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Modernization
Is There an App for That?
User-centered design is a key success factor for implementation of mobile and digital technologies in government
Emerging Tech
What the Military Is Learning From a Chameleon Sandbox
Made up of kinetic sand, a toy that feels like the stuff on the beach but has the consistency of Silly Putty, the system's miniature bridges, lakes and other structures morph -- or disappear -- when a finger crushes critical infrastructure.
Emerging Tech
Why GitHub Chased the Federal Market
It's no cakewalk, exactly, to get the federal sector to embrace certain open source tools.
Emerging Tech
'Innovation' Without a Business Case Is A Waste of Time, Says FCC Official
The commission debuted three new applications in the past week.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want to See If Dumbing Down Smart Grids Might Thwart Hackers
The idea behind the experiment with analog tech is to help identify -- and remove -- hidden vulnerabilities that could let in malware.
Digital Government
The Decade’s Biggest IT Contract Is Out for Bid
"These next-gen Alliant vehicles have great potential to provide agencies with new IT offerings, expanded scope and flexible options while driving down costs for the American taxpayer," said Mary Davie, assistant commissioner for GSA’s Office of Integrated Technology Services.
Cybersecurity
Should the Careless Be Punished for Getting Hacked?
A computer security expert grapples with how to better protect us from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
OPM Updates Hack Info Website
Agency updates and streamlines FAQ on the incident and its response.
Digital Government
DHS to Host Industry Day for Agile
The department wants its own blanket purchase agreement for agile services.
Cybersecurity
White House Cyber Commission May Endorse Security Ratings System for Software
Legendary Hacker "Mudge" expects to release results from security tests of 100,000 software programs as early as July.
Modernization
CIO: FEMA To Pare Down Staff Devices
FEMA is also trying to ensure that staff can use the same devices both during emergencies and during quiet periods in between.
Emerging Tech
Inside the Spy Mapping Agency's Virtual Reality Lab
Virtual reality is one tool the agency uses to offer analysts a real-world view of landscapes rocked by natural or manmade changes.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee Wants to Know if OMB Ever Uses its Get-Tough Cyber Power
Since the OPM hack was revealed last summer, the White House has exhorted agencies to tighten their cybersecurity defenses.
Digital Government