Cybersecurity
After the breach: 21.5 million exposed individuals still waiting
Feds have blown past the August deadlines for OPM breach notifications they now say they “never intended” to meet.
Modernization
FAA has looked at clouds from both sides now
A 10-year, $108 million deal with CSC Government Solutions will also include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Breach Catholic Agency’s Security, Stalk 2-Year-Old Indiana Girl, and Access U. of R.I. Women’s Emails
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
USCIS seeks agile approach to application life cycle management
USCIS' Office of Information Technology wants to try AgileCraft's scaled agile management platform to help administer a widening variety of portfolio-level planning, tracking and reporting operations.
Digital Government
GAO: FAA overlooking global air traffic risks
Worries persist about how well the FAA's new air traffic control system will work with other systems.
Cybersecurity
How To Respond To a State-Sponsored Cyberattack
The murky nature of network warfare makes it hard to choose a response. Here are some ways to think about it.
Cybersecurity
Cards Used at Totally Promotional eTailer Fall into Crooks Hands
Retailer // United States
Cybersecurity
Man Stalks Child through Baby Monitor Video
Telecommunications // Indiana, United States
Emerging Tech
Buzz Aldrin Wants to Colonize Mars Within 25 Years
Man first stepped foot on the moon in 1969. Maybe 70 years later, in 2039, humans will colonize Mars.
Emerging Tech
Video: The Closest You Can Get to Space Without Leaving Earth
Where the extreme cold of space can be found in Houston, Texas.
Digital Government
18F Awards 16 Firms Spots on Agile BPA
This is the result of a six-month effort by GSA's tech consulting group.
Cybersecurity
Can US Cyber Nerve Center Hold Onto Its New Leaders?
"Churn over there within DHS has been problematic," says departed official.
Digital Government
Pentagon Partners with Silicon Valley on 'Flexible Electronics'
The Defense Department plans to invest $171 million on the initiative.
Acquisition
GSA makes awards for long-awaited agile BPA
After multiple delays and an unusual solicitation process, 18F has 16 vendors ready to start delivering agile services.
Digital Government
Federal Court Overturns Ruling Against NSA Mass-Surveillance Program
The bulk-collection program was reined in earlier this summer when Congress passed the USA Freedom Act.
Digital Government
Google Goes to Court in Europe
Google’s bellicose response to Europe’s antitrust charges belie the uphill battle the search giant faces.
Digital Government
Why More Agencies Tap Twitter to Recruit New Talent
Social media can be a helpful tool for federal agencies looking to recruit top talent, a new report says.
Cybersecurity