Digital Government
Detection test hunts nuclear traces with data
The new nuclear forensics system was tested earlier this summer after a two-year research and development effort.
Cybersecurity
Legacy IT, legacy acquisition compound cyber risk
"We have architectures and hardware and software in places that is indefensible, no matter how much money and talent we put on it," says White House cyber advisor Michael Daniel.
Modernization
So many credentials: 23 certifications in high demand
Here's a list of almost two dozen IT certifications that are in high demand in both government and the private sector.
Cybersecurity
How the OPM Hackers Killed the Password
White House directives dating back to 2004 warned against only relying on passwords.
Digital Government
18F's Startup-Friendly Agile BPA Hits First Hurdle -- a Protest
GSA has received multiple protests on its new contract vehicle, Nextgov confirmed.
Digital Government
Agencies Saved Billions by Cutting Low-Priority IT Projects. But What Did They Do With the Savings?
Many agencies aren’t properly tracking how they’re using the cost savings to fund innovative new projects.
Digital Government
Wi-Fi for the Pentagon, Data Act as management tool
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Why Scientists Make Bad Entrepreneurs—and How to Change That
While Silicon Valley creates billionaires before they turn 30, no Nobel Laureate has ever become a billionaire.
Digital Government
Agencies Say They Need Access to Americans’ Emails Without a Warrant
But FTC and SEC have not used the current subpoena process in five years.
Digital Government
Obama and White House Tech Advisers Tweet Support for Clock-Making Teen
Ahmed Mohamed now has an invitation to the White House.
Digital Government
Classified Smartphones, Silicon Valley Worker Swap and 3 Other Takeways from the Pentagon CIO Briefing
During a media call, Pentagon CIO Terry Halvorsen told reporters how the department plans to learn from the private sector.
Emerging Tech
Calling All Data Enthusiasts: GSA Needs You
Participants will be expected to develop technology-driven projects that could be replicated throughout the government.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel mulls update to email access rules
Congress is revisiting a 29-year old law that has been swamped by changes in technology.
Cybersecurity
What the military learned from OPM
Civilian agencies have been publicly scouring the OPM breach for lessons, but military cyber leaders are also getting in on the act.
Digital Government
DARPA Robotics Challenge: What We Learned
The cutting-edge agency takes a look back on one of its biggest challenges.
People
Obama directs agencies to use behavioral science
The executive order is part of a continuing effort to change the way federal agencies interact with customers.
Emerging Tech
'Unhinging' a Government Culture Resistant to Change
Risk taking and failure should be an option in government, top federal technologists say.
Modernization
Facebook Says It's Introducing a Dislike Button
The biggest social network might become a lot more negative.
Cybersecurity