Modernization

Making the cloud safe for intel

The intelligence community's tech think tank wants a new model for keeping data safe in the cloud.

Cybersecurity

IG: Interior needs to tighten computer security

A new report says the Interior Department needs to strengthen user access controls and mobile encryption.

Modernization

How the Pentagon can help federal buying power

The Defense Department’s plan to stand up IT for a background check bureau could be a model for civilian-DOD cooperation.

Modernization

Which Vendor is the Big Cloud Winner?

IBM banked $2.7 billion in cloud dollars in the last five years.

Cybersecurity

White House Cyber Commission Wants To Hear From You

Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity seeks insight on how to secure digital space now and in the future.

Cybersecurity

A great primer on cyber

Steve Kelman suggest some summer reading for those seeking to understand "the new normal" of cyber threats.

People

How can leaders keep exiting feds on point during the transition?

Job satisfaction data could point the way to a smooth transition for incoming and remaining federal employees.

Digital Government

Wearing Shorts at the Pentagon: Inside DOD’s Digital Service Team

Google’s Matt Cutts went to Quora on Tuesday to answer questions about his work at DOD.

Modernization

FedRAMP Ready? GSA Releases Template to Figure It Out

Cloud service providers can assess whether they're ready for FedRAMP authorization with a new template.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Just Changed the Future of Information Security

At DARPA’s Cyber Grand Challenge, bots showed off their ability to help a world wallowing in vulnerable code.

Digital Government

The $47 Billion Network That’s Already Obsolete

FirstNet was envisioned as a way for police and firefighters to communicate with one another in the wake of 9/11. But four years later, it’s still not up and running.

People

NRC names David Nelson as CIO

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has tapped the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' former CIO to be its new IT chief.

Digital Government

US Digital Service Turns 2

The White House made use of USDS’ second birthday to highlight its most significant work.

Modernization

GSA releases fast-lane FedRAMP template

GSA unveiled the report template cloud service providers can use to get in the agency’s fast-lane program for FedRAMP approval.

Acquisition

Understanding the not-so-scary state of bid protests

Vendor protests of huge contract awards are probably inevitable, but a federal procurement expert says that’s always been the case.

Digital Government

OPM Gets New CIO from Pentagon

David DeVries, DOD's principal deputy CIO, plans to join the agency in the coming weeks.

Digital Government

Questions persist about U.S. Census as Aussie effort lags

The spotlight will be on the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2020 count, especially in light of a major IT fail by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which prevented thousands of people from completing their mandatory surveys.

Digital Government

Two years of USDS: Obama's tech push going strong

The U.S. Digital Service turns two this week, and although the program is not without its critics, it gets good grades for the innovative technology services it brings to government.