Digital Government
The 15 Most Innovative Agencies in Government
Federal employees have once again rated NASA as the agency where innovation and creativity are most rewarded
Cybersecurity
A New Hope in the Cybersecurity Wars
Will the Federal Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan be successful?
Acquisition
How to open up federal IT acquisition
Two industry groups propose guidelines to allow the federal government to better tap into the fast-moving world of commercial IT development.
Emerging Tech
DOT to Fund Midsize 'Smart City'
Secretary Anthony Foxx recently discussed DOT’s efforts to learn about, and potentially invest in, emerging technology.
Ideas
Extracting the Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda for FITARA
For agency professionals charged with making the most of the FITARA mandate, there is a mixture of enthusiasm and caution.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Aims to Revamp Global Command and Control System
DOD is looking specifically at deploying data in cloud-and mobile-based environments.
Cybersecurity
OPM Says Dead Federal Employees Also Need ID Theft Protection
The agency is mailing about 300,000 notification letters addressed to the departed
Modernization
Video: Need to Speed up Your Wi-Fi? Here's How
Never again endure a slow Internet connection.
Digital Government
US Postal Service Will Now Email You Your Mail
Don't worry -- the mail will not be opened.
Acquisition
CMS needs to close out contracts, watchdog says
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aren't closing out contracts properly under federal regulations, possibly leaving money on the table with contractors according to the agency's Inspector General.
Digital Government
DHS Wants to Use Data Science to Improve Threat Detection
Harnessing "the power of data sciences" is a key priority of a new DHS plan for securing critical infrastructure.
Modernization
Video: A Japanese Company Has Invented a Smartphone You Can Wash
Kyocera said it created the device, called Digno Rafre, by developing “better sealing” for the phone.
Digital Government
Obama Hints at Policy Shift on Encryption
It could have serious consequences for the way Americans use technology.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks plug and play surveillance video access
Two Homeland Security divisions are teaming up on a plan to build new interoperability into private sector surveillance systems for easy access by first responders and law enforcement.
Digital Government
A-130 feedback urges more emphasis on commercial cloud in IT policy revisions
The long-awaited revisions to the federal government's key IT policy document don't include enough emphasis on commercial cloud, according to industry commentators.
Modernization
McCaul wants new commission on encryption and law enforcement
Top law enforcement officials have decried unbreakable commercial encryption as a dark space for terrorists and criminals. In the wake of the San Bernardino and Paris attacks, one House leader wants to take a hard look at the technology.
Digital Government
DHS chief plans changes to terror alert system
Secretary Jeh Johnson is planning modifications to the terrorism alert system to make it more responsive to murkier threats and is considering changes to the K-1 visa program.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Blast Anti-Semitic Texts, Decelerate Roadrunner Wireless, and Infiltrate Key Australian Supercomputer Agency
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity