Cybersecurity
Shielding innovation from DOD bureaucracy, mapping feds' local impact and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
DOD pledges $75M for hybrid electronics
The Defense Department is awarding a grant for manufacturing hybrid electronics to a consortium of firms, universities and nonprofits.
Modernization
FirstNet woos potential bidders
With initial funding and spectrum secured, the public safety broadband network must actually start building soon. And that will require the cooperation of telecom firms.
Cybersecurity
Why end-user device controls are critical
The FTC's chief technologist recently had his laptop stolen. What happened next shows just how valuable end-user privacy and security controls can be.
People
Records management: Are agencies getting full return on information?
A recent survey found that only 33 percent of federal employees are very confident in current records programs.
Digital Government
US Military Is Replacing the Humvee with a Huge Truck that Looks Like an Angry Shark
Given the casualties caused by roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Pentagon has been fiending for a more robust, faster vehicle.
Emerging Tech
Facebook Hits New Milestone: 1 Billion People Used the Social Network on a Single Day
This represents about two-thirds of Facebook’s user base.
Emerging Tech
Google Sternly Rebukes Europe’s Antitrust Charges
Europe’s case against the search giant is “wrong as a matter of fact, law and economics,” Google wrote.
Modernization
Video: Meet Buddy, the Robot that Will Help Protect and Connect You
A lot of high-powered tech, wrapped up in an adorable package.
Emerging Tech
Q&A: The Future of Wearables in Government
The future for wearables in government looks bright, but only with the necessary security measures.
Cybersecurity
Yelp redux, NSA's balancing act, new cyber paradigms and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Why Federal CIO Tony Scott Hates the End-of-Year IT Spending Spree
"That's just a really bad way to run IT,” says one of the Obama administration's top techies.
People
How feds can put the hashtag in hiring
New report from the Partnership for Public Service offers best practices for using social media when recruiting for government jobs.
Digital Government
Why NASA’s 20-Year-Old Astronaut Hiring Process Still Works Today
Putting several extremely talented, smart and confident people into space together requires the ultimate in teamwork, physical and mental toughness, and psychological agility.
Cybersecurity
Inside the Massive IRS Data Breach
A rare detailed look behind the scenes from a security expert who was also a victim in the breach.
Cybersecurity
Feds Urge Energy Companies to Ramp Up Cyber Protections
NIST wants utilities companies to keep people from gaining unauthorized access to buildings, networks, data and control systems, potentially triggering power outages.
Acquisition
Getting smarter about IT acquisition
OFPP and FAI aim to recruit, train, develop and retain talented acquisition professionals for the federal government, and revisions to the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting are just the beginning.
Emerging Tech
Google These Weird Coding Terms and You Could Get a Job Offer
One of Google's many unique many ways of sourcing talent.
Cybersecurity
DHS funds research into secure mobile tech
The department has awarded funds to universities and companies to develop next-generation tools for protecting mobile devices and data.
Ideas