Digital Government

DHS tries to demystify continuous monitoring

Policy attempts to clarify the continuous monitoring concept, part of an effort to improve FISMA.

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Defense wants ideas on how unmanned aircraft can take to U.S. skies safely

Department asks scientists about building a “sense-and-avoid” system.

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How to foster a more ethical culture

Jason Zuckerman talks about the importance of OSC's work and how managers can ensure that federal workplaces adhere to ethical standards.

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National lab, IBM team up on supercomputer initiative

Aim is to crunch huge amounts of data to improve private sector competitiveness.

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Thousands flee Colorado Springs fire

Air Force Academy evacuates 2,100 residents as it prepares for the arrival of a new class of cadets.

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Video: U.S. zaps target in missile defense test

Shield was built to thwart capabilities of countries such as Iran.

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HUD unveils online app to help grant spending hit home

New mapping site will target spending down to the neighborhood level.

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Bond-themed fundraiser benefits USO

Firm's annual event takes an espionage theme to raise money for troops.

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Air Force needs another $1 billion for network hardware

The service is extending its existing NETCENTS contract by six months.

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Forest Service calls in Air Force tankers to battle Colorado fires

A major blaze is five miles from Air Force Academy.

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Army labs speed tech testing

The Army has launched an effort to make it easier to test and integrate technologies before personnel in the field must depend on them.

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E-mail monitoring must protect whistleblowers

The Office of Special Counsel reminds agencies not to try to stifle reports of wrongdoing.

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Army plans to phase out $5 billion pixelated uniform design

Soldiers have said the design is an ineffective camouflage, The Daily reports.

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Will the FCC punt on indecency?

The FCC has a backlog of 1.5 million indecency complaints on file covering about 9,700 broadcasts.

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A faster, better, cheaper way to do high-tech procurement?

Some experts question whether RFP-EZ is the right way to go about fixing the government’s IT procurement problems.

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Air Force lets 12 small businesses in on network hardware deal

New bids on disputed full and open portion of the contract are due this week.

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IT officials spending less on one-time capital investments

Shift toward operational expenditures makes budgets more predictable, increases local control.

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Building an army of ones and zeros and the troops who know how to wield them

The Defense Department must staff its emerging Cyber Command with men and women who possess both digital and physical skills.

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It's official: Apple computers are no longer virus-free

"It doesn't get PC viruses" has become "It's built to be safe."

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Administration struggles to support Syrian opposition without arms

White House officials are concerned weapons could fall into the hands of terrorists.