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
Techies are hurting, federal employee survey shows
In the newest Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, feds show they're feeling better than they have over the past few years – but there's still room for improvement, especially in mission-critical IT.
Acquisition
DOD looks to agile to solve software conundrum
Defense Department acquisition officials see agile development as a possible lifeline in the Pentagon’s struggle with the monumental challenge of refreshing the software in its weapon systems.
Digital Government
Senators look to promote health data sharing with new bill
A new bill takes aim at interoperability, usability and security for electronic health records.
Emerging Tech
Tech Companies Dominate List of Most Valuable Brands
Apple and Google top the list for the third year in a row.
Digital Government
Ultra-Fast Memory Chip That Uses Light to Store Information Could be a Game Changer
This big computing innovation relies on a throwback to the 1990's.
Digital Government
EPA Wants to Tap the Crowd for Research Help
This builds on OSTP's “Federal Crowdsourcing and Citizen Science Toolkit," released last week.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Scientists Fact-Check 'The Martian'
Separating the science fiction from the science fact.
Digital Government
Paul Wester exits NARA, NNSA ups spending on cloud and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
What Comes After Cybersecurity Awareness?
In recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nextgov will be shining the light on what’s being done in government to raise the cybersecurity awareness and the multitude of challenges federal agencies face.
Cybersecurity
Twin brothers sentenced for hacking State Department
A State Department contractor and his twin brother are facing jail for conspiring to hack into State Department computer systems to obtain passport and visa information.
Digital Government
Tesla’s New SUV Comes with 'Bioweapon Defense Mode'
It's a James Bond car designed for soccer moms.
Digital Government
Will the Next War Be Fought in Space?
Virtually everyone agrees outer space should remain free of weapons. But will it always be that way?
Acquisition
DOD looks to predict key defense markets
The Defense Department should take a “more proactive and predictive approach” to identifying key technologies in the defense industrial base that need nurturing, a Pentagon official said Oct. 5.
Cybersecurity
Do air gaps protect nuke power plant systems?
Industrial control systems at nuclear power plants are typically isolated from the Internet, but there are potential bridges for hackers to beat such "air gaps."
Acquisition
Challenge.gov keeps eyes on the prize
At age 5, Challenge.gov is opening doors to the federal market for problem solvers, but it may never be a vehicle for large-scale IT projects.
Cybersecurity
$460 Million CYBERCOM Contract Coming this Month; ‘Cyber Joint Munitions’ Help Wanted
The first job under the forthcoming contract to outsource all mission support involves a lot of digital munitions-making.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Prey on Scottrade Clients, Penetrate Bank Lobbying Giant and Steal from T-Mobile Customers
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Ideas