Digital Government
The Pentagon Wants to Get Its Hands on the Technology Behind Bitcoin
Blockchain technology promises secure, tamper-proof and even faster communications and data transfer.
Acquisition
OPM: Contractor's departure will not affect operations
Imperatis had been awarded a crucial contract to carry out the Shell modernization project for OPM. The firm has quit due to "financial distress," according to OPM.
Modernization
Smartphones Rule the Internet
Among the world’s most popular websites, most traffic comes from mobile devices.
Digital Government
DHS gets past phishing but leaves docs exposed
An independent audit found that DHS employees were tight-lipped with their passwords but sometimes left sensitive documents in plain sight.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Rape Car Dealership Customer, Change 'Game of Thrones' Dialogue on Reddit; Gitmo Accidentally Leaks Classified Intel
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization
Building an agile government with cloud-based analytics
A combination of public cloud and open-source technology could help agencies bridge the analytics gap.
Digital Government
Air Force HR is hiring a CIO
The IT executive would oversee enterprise architecture and portfolio management for a wide range of Air Force systems and serve as deputy director for plans and integration.
Digital Government
Who Will Own Your Data If the Tech Bubble Bursts?
Corporations, data brokers and even criminals might buy failed companies just for their users’ personal information.
Cybersecurity
Woman Alleges Rapist Tracked Her Down Through a Car Dealership Database
Retailer // California, United States
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