Emerging Tech
Justice Department program will make smartcards smarter
The $62 million credentialing initiative will enable biometric cards to open buildings, databases and software applications.
Modernization
Defense-VA integrated electronic health record could use commercial cloud
Blueprint emphasizes controlled clinical access to medical records, but also says iEHR will use public clouds for data storage.
Cybersecurity
Senators blast publicity of cyberattack on Iran
John McCain, R-Ariz., called the report "an intentional breach."
Emerging Tech
Boeing’s Phantom Eye drone makes pilots superfluous
The computer-controlled experimental aircraft completed its first autonomous flight.
Modernization
Defense to industry: How do we manage mobile devices on military networks?
Move could speed up rollout of BYOD schemes.
Cybersecurity
Dot-gov email is more prone to forgery than social media and e-commerce messages
Research finds federal websites trail social networks and retailers in authentication steps.
Digital Government
Therapy for depression can work over the phone
Research has implications for military mental health treatment.
Cybersecurity
Is it possible to wage a just cyberwar?
It's time to get serious about the moral questions resulting from our new class of weapons.
Digital Government
Vendor tapped without competition for key parts of Defense-VA pharmacy system
Departments buried selection of Hearst Corp. subsidiary in procurement documents.
Emerging Tech
Hey, brother, can you spare a Hubble? DoD: Sure! Have two
That's right. Our military had two, unflown, better-than-Hubble space telescopes just sitting around.
Emerging Tech
Census to launch API for demographic, economic app builders next month
The bureau also is working on a few apps of its own.
Emerging Tech
Video: Defense Chief Architect and Chief Technology Officer Dennis Wisnosky
Dennis Wisnosky says the Pentagon is working to aid warfighters via technology.
Modernization
Agencies grapple with real-world cloud challenges
Hurdles range from security to workforce issues, top federal IT officials say.
Cybersecurity
Air Force seeks computer networks that morph under attack
Pentagon to spend $49 million to develop greater agility.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon wants to fast-track genetic engineering
DARPA has dished out $18 million to seven institutions.
Modernization
NIH wants to create an iPad app for the public
The research agency aims to improve access to scientific findings.
Cybersecurity
Report: Secret cyberwar against Iranian nukes began under Bush
The U.S. and Israel initiated a series of cyberattacks against Iranian program.
Modernization
Energy inventory missed 500 data centers
Those omitted from a count the department sent OMB are managed mostly by contractors.
Modernization
Pentagon seeks new encryption techniques for mobile devices
Solicitation spotlights Special Operations Command’s pressing tech needs.
Modernization