People
Ethics chief resigns amid concerns over Trump
The head of the office responsible for managing executive branch ethics policies announced his resignation almost six months before his term's scheduled end.
Modernization
Why this IT modernization push could actually work
A former agency CIO suggests that the key pieces are finally falling into place.
Digital Government
GSA 'grossly mismanaged' TTS, special counsel says
The independent Office of Special Counsel backs whistleblower claims that innovation shops at GSA were poorly managed.
Cybersecurity
Data Breach at Top Cryptocurrency Exchange Leads to Stolen Coins
Financial Services // Web Services // South Korea
Digital Government
Special Counsel Backs Whistleblower, Says GSA ‘Grossly Mismanaged’ Tech Funds
Ex-acquisition service commissioner Tom Sharpe wins settlement.
Digital Government
3 Great Questions to Ask When You’re Being Interviewed, From a Rock-Star Management Professor
Nailing this tricky part of a job interview could land you the job.
Digital Government
Today’s Interconnected Systems Magnify Simple Human Errors at Frightening Speed And Scale
A glitch in after-hours trading July 3 caused some Nasdaq-listed prices to go haywire.
Cybersecurity
NSA: Help Us Train Next-Gen Cyber Feds
The agency is giving out $5.5 million in grant funds for cyber curriculum.
Digital Government
Government Wants to Detect Bio-engineered Threats
Whether it's a lab goof or by design, the intelligence community wants to spot engineered biological organisms.
Ideas
Why All Federal Agencies Should Break and Inspect Secure Traffic
Nasty things can be hiding in network traffic.
Digital Government
The Gmail Feature That Will Help You Speed Through Your Inbox
Auto-advance can help save your time and your sanity.
People
Lawmakers press on Census finances and leadership
Lawmakers from the House have raised concerns about the uncertainty of financial estimates of the costs of the 2020 census, while senators are urging President Trump to swiftly name a permanent director.
Cybersecurity
NATO cyber center, DHS probe Petya attack
Kevin Scheid, a 32-year veteran of the DOD and OMB, takes over NATO's Communications and Information Agency as investigations continue into who launched the Petya attack and what to do about it.
Cybersecurity
IARPA seeks tech to ID bioengineered life forms
A new bio-detection tech development effort by the intelligence community takes a page from science fiction.
Acquisition
IT, acquisition face changes in 2018 defense bills
The House and Senate have completed their draft 2018 defense bills that could result in significant changes for acquisition and IT management in the Pentagon.
Emerging Tech
Donald Trump’s New National Space Council is Already Baffling the Space Industry
Holding an untelevised event on the Friday before a holiday weekend isn’t a way to gin up popular support for a bold space agenda.
Emerging Tech
First Responders Use Gaming System Behind 'Mortal Kombat' for Disaster Training
DHS is testing out a video game-based active shooter simulation.
Emerging Tech
NSA Updates List of Tech Ready For Commercialization
The agency's portfolio of technology focuses on challenges in big data, cyber, internet of things and mobility.
Digital Government