Cybersecurity
TSP Board, New Contractor Tighten Security for Federal Retirement Plan
The Thrift Savings Plan bounces back from the theft of personal data on thousands of beneficiaries.
Cybersecurity
How the Syrian Electronic Army “Hacked” the New York Times, Twitter and the Huffington Post
Unlike previous attacks by the SEA, it seems more likely that this time, the SEA didn’t manage to filch passwords from anyone within the Times itself.
Modernization
Company Says State Dept. Bought Inferior Radios for Embassy Emergency Networks
Relm Wireless blasts the department, saying it was predisposed to award the contract to Kenwood of Japan
Digital Government
The Staggering Power of NSA Systems Administrators
Reflections on the Ex-PFC Wintergreens of the national-security state
Cybersecurity
Hackers Raid Gamers, Target Energy Employees and Defense Contractor Linguists
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our index of noteworthy data breaches.
Emerging Tech
Wireless Robots to Comb Illicit Tucson Tunnels for Drugs
A self-erecting, stair-climbing robot with an arm will scout for drugs along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Digital Government
Pentagon Spent Over $4 Billion on Mental Health Treatment Between 2007 and 2012
The Congressional Research Service says the annual treatment costs doubled between 2007 and 2012.
Emerging Tech
Why We Should Build a National Internet System Under the National Highway System
The connectivity of the entire United States is still lacking.
Emerging Tech
How Much Good Will Facebook's Internet-for-Everyone Plan Do?
Social media giant and telecom companies are trying to connect 4 billion.
Modernization
Navy's New Mobile App Will Include Links for Suicidal Troops, Sex Crime Victims
The software application will include news stories, videos, photos and helpful links.
Cybersecurity
Defense Hires Cyber Chief for Industry Information-sharing Program
Former IBM executive Daniel Prieto is charged with increasing participation in a voluntary exchange of breach reports among Pentagon contractors and government.
Cybersecurity
Postal Service Taps Canadian Firm To Test Viability of a Single Online ID
The contract with SecureKey aims to help agencies rely on third-party ID verifiers.
Emerging Tech
Analysis: Is Online Transparency Just a Feel-Good Sham?
Programs claim to let Americans participate more directly in government, with few tangible results, critics say.
Digital Government
Air Force Takes First Step Toward Unified Pay and Personnel Records
Service awards IBM an $11.9 million deal to develop a blueprint for an integrated system.
Cybersecurity
Among the NSA's Own Tips for Securing Computers: Remove the Webcam
And if the NSA doesn't trust a piece of hardware, you probably shouldn't either.
Emerging Tech
The Next Solar Manufacturing Boom Will Be in the Middle East
Here's more proof that the center of the solar-power universe is shifting.
Digital Government
US Sanctions on Iran Are Hindering Progress on Scientific Research
Employees of US journals are not allowed to handle manuscripts produced by Iranian government scientists.
Modernization
Making Prison Phone Calls Cheaper: Why It Matters
A conversation with Mignon Clyburn, acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard Aviators Shop for a Course-Plotting iPad App
To avoid a cockpit computer hijacking, USCG should require the software be made-in-America, security experts warn.
Emerging Tech