Digital Government
18F hacked procurement and got code for $1
GSA's in-house startup tried a reverse auction micro-purchase approach to buying code, and it turned out one techie was willing to work for far cheaper than anyone had imagined.
Acquisition
Shared services need a clearer road map
The administration's new governance structure is a solid first step, but legislation is still necessary, writes Shared Services Leadership Coalition CEO John Marshall.
Digital Government
The Rise of the Internet-Addiction Industry
Treatment centers are opening across the U.S., but mental-health experts still disagree on whether excessive time on the Web qualifies as a disorder.
Cybersecurity
Tirade Posted on Hacked Berkeley High Computer Threatened African Americans
Education // California, United States
Cybersecurity
Hacker Changes Class Ranking of N.C. High School College Applicants
Education // North Carolina, United States
Cybersecurity
Crooks Swipe Card Data from Michigan Casino Clients
Entertainment // Financial Services // Michigan, United States
Artificial Intelligence
Toyota Is Investing $1 Billion Into Artificial Intelligence Research
Toyota will set up two new research facilities near Stanford and MIT’s campuses.
Emerging Tech
NASA Unveiled New Prototype of Crowdsourced Spacesuit Astronauts Will Wear on Mars
NASA still has another decade or two to finalize the suit, if it wants to meet its goal of putting humans on Mars by the 2030s.
Digital Government
IRS Not Keeping Track of Whom It Shares Data With
Many "interconnections" used at the tax agency lack proper authorization or security agreements, according to an audit.
Digital Government
Video: How Firefox Can Block Ads From Tracking You Online
The Web browser is adding a new layer of privacy protection.
Cybersecurity
NIST's 5 Steps to Block Unwanted Software on Agency Systems
Automated whitelisting can be a simpler approach to screening and approving software patches and updates, according to the recently released guide.
Emerging Tech
DHS Invests in Wearables That Can Detect Nuclear Threats
The Human Portable Tripwire program intends to outfit DHS personnel with devices that alert wearers when nuclear or radioactive material is nearby.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon releases cyber acquisition guidance
DOD's acquisition office released guidance late last month for program managers to better address cybersecurity risk during the acquisition process.
Digital Government
VA chief touts interoperability
The key to improving veterans' health care is electronic health records that are interoperable among VA, DOD and the private sector, VA Secretary Robert McDonald said.
Cybersecurity
NIST demystifies whitelisting, Pelosi leads trip to China and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
What will Paul Ryan’s speakership mean for federal workers?
Groups representing federal workers worry that Speaker Ryan will back pay freezes for federal workers and steep cuts to federal benefits as part of plans to balance the budget.
Ideas
What Federal Cybersecurity Can Learn from Football
There is one question asked continually across government and the private sector – what is the right “playbook” for cybersecurity?
Acquisition
As GSA's Acquisition Gateway grows, contractors could gain access
The General Services Administration's Acquisition Gateway just turned a year old and has 17 product categories to peruse -- but for now, only if you're a federal employee.
Cybersecurity