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.
Digital Government
This Is How the Modern-Day Tech Resume Should Look
An online presence can provide everything a company needs.
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
Video: Everything Google Knows About You
And how to manage it in Google's privacy settings.
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