Cybersecurity
Why a Detection-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity is the Wrong Path for Federal
While detection is a key aspect of any complete program, a logical approach shows prevention is always preferred.
Cybersecurity
Unclear Whether OPM Hackers Accessed Feds’ Names
No evidence "personally identifiable information" was lost, but names are not PII.
Digital Government
Paper Folders Twice As Fast As Computerized Immigration System
About 150 clicks required to complete casework for a single foreign applicant.
Science & Tech
Simulating War Might Be the Best Way To Prevent One
Virtual reality training is about to get a lot better and more competitive. But is it falling out of favor? By Patrick Tucker
Modernization
FBI Explores Commercial Cloud Capabilities
Needs 1 petabyte of storage, which is enough to house the U.S. population’s DNA and then clone it twice.
Digital Government
VA Had 31 Percent Error Rate in Crash 2013 Claims Processing Project
Raters felt pressured to do job in two months.
Cybersecurity
The CIA Might Have Your Password After All
According to journalist Barton Gellman, a confidant of Edward Snowden, the spy agency’s viral account is funny—but not telling the whole truth.
Cybersecurity
Should Feds Have Been Told About the OPM Hack?
Officials say they have no proof personal data was exposed.
Digital Government
The Pentagon Is Well on Its Way to Building a Human Memory Chip
DARPA has teamed up with several universities to develop and build a very small, implantable, wireless neural interface device.
Ideas
How to Fix the Government's Security Clearance Mess
We need to continuously monitor who has top secret clearance. Here’s how. By Steve Nguyen
Cybersecurity
97 Percent of Key Industries Doubt Security Compliance Can Defy Hackers
Utilities and energy companies are more focused on preventing downtime than thwarting breaches.
Digital Government
Why It Costs $1.7 Billion to Computerize Immigration Forms
USCIS awards new contract to turn around long-delayed digital casework system.
Modernization
Daring Deal
Amazon is building a cloud for the intelligence community under a plan to upend the status quo.
Emerging Tech
Ex-Officer Wants @CIA to Stop With the Jokes
Former Central Intelligence Agency officer and current national security analyst Bob Baer isn't keeping his distaste for the CIA's social media strategy confidential.
Science & Tech
If You Do This, the NSA Will Spy on You
A recent report reveals online behaviors that will get you tailed by the spies. By Patrick Tucker
Modernization
DEA Anticipates Awarding Contract for Sensitive Justice Cloud
Potential savings are a key motivator for the drug-fighting agency's move.
Management
The Most Valuable Keywords to Have on a Tech Resume
At every education level, jobs requiring STEM skills in the US take far more time and money to fill than just about anything else.
Emerging Tech
Do You Want To Pay for USPS Shipping With Cash Or Bitcoin?
An agency inspector is polling citizens for an upcoming audit of potential “innovative payment methods” for letters and parcels.
Science & Tech
The Military Is Already Using Facebook to Track Your Mood
The intelligence community implores you not to delete your Facebook profile. By Patrick Tucker
Emerging Tech