Cybersecurity
U.S. Officials Spilled Classified Exhibits during Gitmo Military Court Proceedings
Government (U.S.) // Cuba
Cybersecurity
Skimmer Devices on Registers Are Likely Behind Walmart Customer Data Breach
Financial Services // Retailer // Virginia, United States
Digital Government
Video: 3 Ways to Make the Most of Google Docs
The word processor has a few extra features you might not know about.
Digital Government
Spy Chief Finally Moves Ahead with Using Social Media in Federal Background Checks
Publicly available social media postings may soon be incorporated into government background investigations.
Cybersecurity
FDIC Calls ‘Major’ Data Breaches Accidental
The failure of an agency to classify a cyberincident as a "major" one could stall reporting of the incident.
Modernization
FDA plans major IT refresh
The Food and Drug Administration is focusing on cloud and mobility in a coming technology overhaul.
Cybersecurity
Contractor Working on OPM’s Cyber Upgrades Suddenly Quits, Citing 'Financial Distress'
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said she's “concerned that Imperatis’ default may now delay OPM’s much-needed IT infrastructure and security fixes."
Modernization
Should airlines pay to get FAA tech past the 1990s?
The nation's air traffic control system is in dire need of stable funding. Is taking the checkbook away from Congress the answer?
People
CFOs, CIOs learning the new lingo of efficient IT
Year-old FITARA rules are forging a new language between CIOs and CFOs.
Digital Government
Watchdog: 18F Caused a 'Data Breach' Using Slack
The messaging and collaboration application exposed sensitive information to outsiders.
Cybersecurity
Federal background checks could soon factor in social media
After years of planning, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence approved the incorporation of public social media feeds in security clearance investigations -- a move that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Digital Government
Navy’s NGEN Recompete Could Go Out to Bid in January
The next iteration of NGEN will allow the Navy and Marine Corps to acquire more commercial capabilities in addition to the 34 service areas under the current contract.
Digital Government
Watchdog: 18F's Slack security exposed GSA data
GSA's innovation shop 18F enabled unauthorized data access by linking Slack and Google Drives with an open login standard, according to an inspector general alert.
Cybersecurity
OPM's sensitive data on feds still not encrypted
More than a year after the hack of federal personnel systems was revealed, the Office of Personnel Management is still unable to encrypt personal data on 4 million federal employees.
Cybersecurity
Online Security Is So Lousy that Most “Hacking” Doesn’t Require Actual Hacking
In many cases, intruders can simply log in with a username and password they’ve stolen or simply guessed.
Digital Government
Have a Drink and Talk Open Source with Nextgov
Where else in Washington, D.C., can you drink for free and speak geek?
Emerging Tech
Video: High-Speed Hyperloop Test Carried Out in Las Vegas
The test sled nearly broke the speed of sound.
Digital Government
VA Wants to Protect the Medical Internet of Things
Internet-enabled medical devices could provide a gateway for hackers.
Digital Government