Digital Government
NSA Plan to Trash Employee Complaint Files Raises Concerns for Some
The move comes amid a legal battle about the potential improper disposal of whistleblower evidence.
Emerging Tech
How IoT and Augmented Reality Will Disrupt Federal Tech
Such a future may only be a few years away, according to a new report.
Emerging Tech
Chinese Government Unveils ‘Security Robot’ to Squelch Riots
The robot performs automatic patrols and can shock people with an electric prod.
Cybersecurity
Developers Keep Leaving Secret Keys to Corporate Data Vulnerable on GitHub
The hackers who stole data on 50,000 Uber drivers in 2014 didn’t have to do much hacking at all.
Modernization
New White House guidance charts future of shared services
The Obama administration is looking to make sure its advances on shared services becomes a permanent fixture of government.
Cybersecurity
IG: ICE IT system deficiencies threaten data integrity
Deficiencies in Immigration and Customs Enforcement's general IT controls could jeopardize the privacy and integrity of critical financial and operational data, according to a new report.
Modernization
Why bimodal IT is terrible
In an agile world, a two-siloed system is simply wasteful, Forrester analysts argue in a new report.
Digital Government
USAID's beta site is meant to look nongovernmental
In a bid to democratize development worldwide, USAID is partnering with other organizations to create a website that doesn't even end in .gov.
Cybersecurity
DHS ramping up info-sharing work with industry
DHS is planning new guidance that will help the private sector better share cybersecurity information with the government.
Modernization
Watchdog: VA benefits system lacks accurate audit logs
An Inspector General report revealed that Veterans Benefits Management System cannot effectively respond to security violations because of deficient audit logs.
Cybersecurity
Quantum Computers Will Break Today’s Cyber Protections, Scientists Say
True quantum computers don't exist yet, but cryptography needs to evolve for when they do, according to NIST scientists.
Digital Government
Air Force wants to link iPads with SIPRNET
Air Force CTO Frank Konieczny sees a future for iPads on the Defense Department’s classified network.
Digital Government
Video: Here are All the Countries That Ask Facebook for User Data
Which countries want to know what your status update?
Emerging Tech
Google Chrome Is Now the Undisputed Champion of the Web Browser World
Goodbye, Internet Explorer!
Digital Government
Contracting Groups Blast 'Flawed' Approach to $17.5B Pentagon Contract
The groups take issue with the Pentagon’s choice to source the Encore III contract through the "lowest price, technically acceptable" selection process.
Digital Government
Here Are Google, Amazon and Facebook’s 'Secrets' to Hiring the Best People
No, it’s not that list of popular Google interview questions you googled.
Digital Government
GSA Announces New Governmentwide Tech Unit That Will House 18F
The new unit -- called the Technology Transformation Service -- aims to help other federal agencies take advantage of emerging technology.
Digital Government
Police Can Force You to Use Your Fingerprint to Unlock Your Phone
But they can’t make you cough up your passcode.
Digital Government