Digital Government
IRS moves on digitizing records
IRS officials defended the agency's timeline for archiving internal records in a searchable, centralized database.
Modernization
Lightweight laptop headed for standard configuration list
A lightweight laptop computer is making its way from the chalkboard to the federal Government-wide Strategic Solutions for Laptops and Desktops list.
Cybersecurity
DHS rethinks privacy in cyber analytics
The Department of Homeland Security's Privacy Office offers recommendations for basic privacy best practices for in cybersecurity software that uses analytics to track malicious activity on computer networks.
Emerging Tech
Inside NASA's Isolation Chamber
For these NASA crew members, 148 cubic meters is all they will know for 30 days.
Cybersecurity
DHS Chief Promises to Expand Social Media Screening, Plans 'Aggressive' Rollout of Cyber Protections
Johnson talked social media, biometrics and cybersecurity at his annual State of Homeland Security address.
Modernization
IBM Gets Approval to Host DOD’s Most Sensitive Unclassified Data
Big Blue becomes the first cloud service provider with a direct connection to the Pentagon’s unclassified communications network.
Cybersecurity
No slack in reforms as DHS chief's tenure winds down
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson said he won't slack off on cybersecurity and management reforms at his agency in his last year on the job.
Digital Government
When Computers Started Beating Chess Champions
On this day 20 years ago, a machine defeated a sitting world champion for the first time.
Cybersecurity
The Black Market for Netflix Accounts
Hackers are stealing Netflix passwords and selling them for mere cents on the Dark Web.
Cybersecurity
White House defends Einstein firewall
A Government Accountability Office audit found flaws in the Einstein intrusion-detection system, but White House cybersecurity coordinator Michael Daniel defended the program.
Cybersecurity
Hurd sees promise in revolving IT fund but wants agencies to carry the ball
Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) welcomed the administration's cybersecurity budget and IT modernization efforts but said it is up to agencies to make the most of them.
Cybersecurity
Labor misses deadline to bid cyber contract, re-ups with Accenture
According to contracting documents, the Labor Department needs Accenture to maintain its cyber defenses in the midst of the ongoing governmentwide cybersecurity sprint.
Digital Government
IRS fighting for 2010 funding in 2017
The tax agency has struggled with scandals and legacy tech, and blamed data leaks and abysmal customer service on funding cuts, but Republicans don't seem to think the IRS can fix its problems with money.
Modernization
DISA grants IBM Level 5 cloud permission
In earning the certification at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in West Virginia, IBM touted itself as the first cloud provider to connect with Level 5 data on DOD's unclassified internal network.
Cybersecurity
Crooks Tricked This IRS System into Providing False IDs
The malware successfully obtained 101,000 PINs last month.
Modernization
Lawmakers want NOAA to yield spectrum
A bipartisan congressional group has asked the FCC and NTIA to free up NOAA spectrum for commercial use.
Acquisition
Talking with a procurement icon about post-award contract management
Steve Kelman gets Deidre Lee's take on the challenges agencies face.
Digital Government
Lawmaker: America ‘Can Do Better,’ Contribute More to Global Tech
A recent report ranked the U.S. 10th out of 56 nations because of factors including relatively lower R&D funding.
Emerging Tech
Drones 101: What You Need to Know
There are a few things you have to do before taking flight.
Digital Government