Digital Government
IRS programming glitch costs millions in errant tax refunds
A code error led to the IRS paying out tens of millions in suspect tax refunds that it meant to peg for further examination.
Acquisition
Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!
You now have until Monday, Jan. 4, to get them in. Happy holidays!
Modernization
Bank of America Loads Up on Bitcoin Patents
Bankers may not think bitcoin will ever go fully mainstream, but they clearly believe there is value in the technology that powers such cryptocurrencies, known as blockchain.
Emerging Tech
The Latest SpaceX Launch Could be Make or Break for Elon Musk
Since the company’s June to mission the International Space Station ended in an explosive failure, SpaceX has been forced to delay its commercial manifest, costing it and its clients millions of dollars.
Digital Government
Video: Inside the Ruins of an NSA Spy Station
During the Cold War the U.S. built a secret facility to gather intelligence on East Germany. That facility still exists.
Digital Government
The Real Story of NORAD’s Santa Tracker
It sounds too good to be true. And, as it happens, it almost certainly is.
Modernization
FedRAMP issues last call for comments on high-baseline standards
Comments are due Jan. 8 on security standards that would cover sensitive unclassified data.
Digital Government
OMB Aims to Curb Waste in Agencies’ Software Buying
The new policy tasks an interagency tiger team with developing governmentwide software agreements and requires agencies to appoint in-house software managers.
Modernization
Truly committing to innovation and the cloud
Government's success is enabled by using contracting practices that reward rather than discourage new ideas and approaches.
Cybersecurity
Clinton calls for 'Manhattan-like project' on encryption
Clinton has elevated her voice among current and former Obama administration officials warning of the potentially dire consequences of "going dark."
Acquisition
White House hopes to trim $9B software spend
Can smarter management and detailed reporting requirements help agencies stop overpaying for software?
Cybersecurity
Can the U.S. push the world to accept cyber norms?
As international cyber norms take shape at a slow pace, experts consider how individual nations can lead, follow and take matters into their own hands.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Chief Didn't Violate Governmentwide Ban on Using Personal Email for Business
Using personal email while carrying out government business is an issue that’s come up repeatedly in recent months.
Cybersecurity
Clinton Campaign Voter Records Breached; Hackers Invade Juniper Networks, & Pickpocket Bubba Gump Patrons
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Ideas
5 Cyber Risk Trends for 2016
These are the top themes CIOs and CISOs should have on their radar in the new year.
Cybersecurity
Payment Thieves Breach Restaurateur That Owns Bubba Gump, Morton's, Others
Food and Beverage // United States
Digital Government
The Life-Saving Train Technology That Congress Isn’t Fully Funding
The omnibus budget bill allocated money for a railroad-safety measure that prevents accidents. But not enough.
Cybersecurity
Sanders Staff Improperly Accessed Clinton Voter Data at Length
Nonprofit // United States
Digital Government