Cybersecurity

Does the US Need a 'See Something, Say Something" Campaign for Cyber?

Americans lock their doors, install surveillance cameras and call the police to report suspicious activities. But that same level of caution has not transferred into cyberspace.

Digital Government

Federal Customer Experience Still Terrible, Study Says

On average, the public is less satisfied with customer experience at federal agencies than they are with both TV and Internet service providers, according to a Forrester research study published Thursday.

People

OPM's push for equal pay isn't new

Beth Cobert has called for a renewed focus on the persistent pay gap between men and women in the federal workforce, with an emphasis on pay flexibilities that benefit men. But her efforts are only one step on a longer journey.

Digital Government

How the Census Bureau evangelizes open data

Apps using open data to solve civic problems were showcased at Census Bureau demo day.

Cybersecurity

Feds Expect to Spend at Least $500 Million on the Next Five Years of Data Breaches

The government is preparing to hire contractors to deal with future breaches.

Modernization

GSA plots Schedule 70 cyber assurance SIN

The latest special item number RFI follows on the addition earlier this year of a cloud SIN, and a proposed SIN for health IT.

Cybersecurity

Sandia wants to help security analysts see better

A research agreement with EyeTracking Inc. could benefit intelligence analysts working to identify security threats.

Modernization

NRO opens up on R&D

A broad agency announcement presents an uncommon window into the secretive National Reconnaissance Office.

Emerging Tech

Video: Take a Stroll Along the Pacific Ocean Floor With a Robot

NOAA gives a peek at the Okeanos Explorer ship’s mission to 2,100 meters below sea level.

Modernization

What's the Most Commonly Used Mobile App for Governments Across the World?

About 47 percent of apps activated by government groups worldwide were related to document editing,

Cybersecurity

BlackBerry joins cyber alliance, FBI opens biometric tech center and more

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Digital Government

Commerce, PayPal to Share Data on US Exports

The payment system and the federal agency will work together to encourage U.S. exports.

Digital Government

Patent Office Preps to Overhaul Patent Filing Process

The public is asked to help the agency determine the best way to give its digital patent application system a large-scale refresh.

Cybersecurity

Bill to Criminalize Revenge Porn Coming After Recess

Lawmakers led by Rep. Jackie Speier want to outlaw nonconsensual porn, but they'll be up against opposition from free-speech advocates.

Digital Government

There’s Finally a Great Use for IBM’s Watson: Making Fantasy Football Picks

Gone are the days of wasting hours searching for reports on fantasy football players, and having to weigh one pundit’s analysis against another’s.

Digital Government

Clinton Will Turn Over Email Server, Thumb Drive to Justice Department

The Democratic White House front-runner's campaign says she "pledged to cooperate with the government's security inquiry."