Modernization
Can feds share America's 'invisible infrastructure'?
Lawmakers are mulling bills that would encourage agencies to hand spectrum over to the data-hungry private sector.
Cybersecurity
Congress vets DHS cyber reorg plans
Lawmakers on Oct. 7 scrutinized the Department of Homeland Security’s inchoate plan to reorganize its cyber bureau, an exercise they said was overdue.
Emerging Tech
Drone Company Faces $1.9 Million Fine for Unsanctioned Flights
The FAA has proposed its largest ever fine of a company for unauthorized drone flights.
People
Roadmapping: A key tool for FITARA compliance
A technology roadmap can help agencies reap the benefits FITARA has to offer. Here are the four stages of a successful effort.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Bill to Resurface After Next Week’s Recess, Co-Sponsors Say
A stalled information-sharing bill is expected to get a vote soon, despite opposition from some in the tech and civil-rights communities.
Cybersecurity
Why Aren't We Learning from These Devastating Cyberattacks?
Here's why cyberthreat information sharing between the public and private sectors might make sense.
Cybersecurity
Congressman: OPM Hack Data Being Used to Attempt Identity Theft
Rep. Gerry Connolly’s assessment is at odds with what leaders of the intelligence community and OPM have said.
Digital Government
Senators Aim to Revamp Federal Rules for Electronic Medical Charts
The measure aims to fix the system’s problems—but also make them more transparent.
Digital Government
GSA’s Gwynne Kostin to Take 1-year Presidential Transition Detail
Kostin's new work will focus on "developing new programming to help an incoming administration get up and running on Ready to Govern."
Cybersecurity
House Expected to Green-light Bipartisan Bill Barring DHS from Reshuffling
The bipartisan measure was approved Sept. 30 by the Committee on Homeland Security and is expected to easily pass, as is, this evening.
Digital Government
Talking Helmets and Base-Building Robots: The Army's 3-D Printing Future
A researcher at the service’s Weapons and Materials Directorate lays out a vision for additive printers on the battlefield.
Modernization
Decision Time: Should You Upgrade to the New iPhone?
Are the 6s and the 6s Plus calling your name?
Modernization
How US Intelligence Can Hack Your Smartphone, According to Snowden
Sending just one text can enable the UK and the US to furtively take over someone’s smartphone.
Digital Government
Lots of data, lots of fears
A new survey shows many federal leaders are worried they don't have what it takes to effectively tackle big data projects.
Digital Government
DARPA Working on Tech That Could Help Bodies Heal Themselves
The project aims to figure out how to monitor and treat the human body with its own nervous system.
Acquisition
Fraud-fighting analytics, email security and border IT
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights, EU Court Rules
By throwing out a key international agreement, the ruling delivers a blow to global tech companies.
Cybersecurity
Senate to tackle CISA after mid-October break
After a summer of delays, an information sharing bill appears poised to move in the Senate.
People