Digital Government
Why NIH Wants to Change Incentives for Researchers
NIH is building a virtual space called “the Commons,” where researchers can share data, software and other virtual tools.
Emerging Tech
Video: This Drone Can Teach You How to Code
Learn two tech skills for the price of one.
Cybersecurity
In Most Hacks, ‘the Common Denominator' is People
The latest and greatest technology means absolutely nothing if your workforce isn’t properly trained and competent regarding the Internet.
Digital Government
The monumental IT opportunity of the 2020 census
The Census Bureau faces some significant challenges, but recent technology advancements can make its job much easier.
People
White House joins Snapchat
The most social media-savvy U.S. president in history joined video messenger app Snapchat, but is not yet down with Peach.
Digital Government
David Bowie Wasn’t Just an Incredible Artist, but a Tech Visionary Too
Ziggy Stardust owned an Internet startup worth hundreds of millions of dollars in the dotcom-boom days.
Digital Government
This Solar-Powered Box Uses Human Odor to Lure and Kill Mosquitos
An estimated 3.2 billion, almost half of the world’s population, are at risk of contracting Malaria.
Cybersecurity
Exclusive: What DHS and the FBI learned from the OPM breach
"Convenience and accessibility has been prioritized over critical security practices," at OPM, according to a Dec. 23 alert distributed to cleared contractors by the Defense Security Service on behalf of DHS and the FBI.
Digital Government
State steps up counter-terrorism digital initiatives
The State Department announced a director to lead the new Global Engagement Center, which will help allies using social media campaigns in countering terrorist group messaging.
Acquisition
House panel to move on IT, workforce measures
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to mark up new legislation on IT security, personnel and contracting.
Digital Government
GOP report slams the whole government on FOIA
A new report highlights how onerous the process of obtaining government documents has become, despite the advent of electronic records.
Modernization
GSA pushes deadline on $50 billion telecom contract
The General Services Administration is giving potential bidders on the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract another three weeks to submit bids.
Acquisition
A plea: How can we get more resources and talent for post-award contract management?
Steve Kelman looks to start a conversation around the too-often-ignored task of managing government contracts.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Steal IDs of Troubled DC Youths, Compromise Time Warner Cable Passwords & Deface Russian Minister’s Instagram
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Ex-D.C. Juvenile Justice Employee Sold Identities of Youth Offenders
Government (U.S.) // Washington, DC, United States
Digital Government
Military Wants X-Ray Vision and Tunnel Robots To Fight Terrorists
The Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office has released its wish list for 2016 and beyond.
Emerging Tech
We’re Starting to See the First Signs of a Tech Slowdown
In the fourth quarter of 2015, startups collectively raised $27.3 billion globally, a huge decline from the $38.7 billion raised in the previous quarter.
Cybersecurity
Ohio Tax Agency Lost Sensitive Data on 50,000 People
Government (U.S.) // Ohio, United States
Cybersecurity