Ideas
The War on Telework
The truth is, management reluctance against the use of telework has been around for decades, since Jack Nilles invented the program in the ‘70s.
Modernization
Video: Upgrading to iOS 9? Here Are Some New Hidden Features
Multitaskers should rejoice.
People
Guaranteeing back pay, sequester survey, another hackathon and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
VA Looking for 'Agile' Contractor to Design New Vets.gov in 2 Months
Vets.gov is intended to be a Web portal with a single sign-on veterans can use to access any VA services.
Cybersecurity
150 Solutions to Agencies' Cybersecurity Woes
Competitions are key to finding a fresh batch of cybersecurity talent, says EPA CTO Greg Godbout.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How You Can Find Out if You Were Spied on by the UK and US Governments
Just fill out this simple online form.
People
CIOs urged to flex their financial muscle
A retired general tells federal CIOs they need to stop wasteful spending before it gets started, and says they could have a powerful ally in their agency CFO.
Digital Government
How Companies Are Using LEGOs to Unlock Talent Employees Didn’t Know They Had
Both Google and NASA have used LEGOs to solve problems.
Digital Government
Leadership Lessons from Elon Musk
What it's like to have the real-life Tony Stark for a boss.
Emerging Tech
An SOS for GPS: Act Now, Or the Entire System Risks Collapse
Aging satellites have begun to fail, and many still in operation are already past their estimated lifespans.
Cybersecurity
Federal Inspectors Want to Double-Check How Agencies Fared During ‘Cyber Sprint’
Ground-truthing is partly a way for IGs to maintain a role in information security oversight, now that DHS is in charge.
Digital Government
Detection test hunts nuclear traces with data
The new nuclear forensics system was tested earlier this summer after a two-year research and development effort.
Cybersecurity
Legacy IT, legacy acquisition compound cyber risk
"We have architectures and hardware and software in places that is indefensible, no matter how much money and talent we put on it," says White House cyber advisor Michael Daniel.
Modernization
So many credentials: 23 certifications in high demand
Here's a list of almost two dozen IT certifications that are in high demand in both government and the private sector.
Cybersecurity
How the OPM Hackers Killed the Password
White House directives dating back to 2004 warned against only relying on passwords.
Digital Government
18F's Startup-Friendly Agile BPA Hits First Hurdle -- a Protest
GSA has received multiple protests on its new contract vehicle, Nextgov confirmed.
Digital Government
Agencies Saved Billions by Cutting Low-Priority IT Projects. But What Did They Do With the Savings?
Many agencies aren’t properly tracking how they’re using the cost savings to fund innovative new projects.
Digital Government
Wi-Fi for the Pentagon, Data Act as management tool
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government