Digital Government
GAO: FAA overlooking global air traffic risks
Worries persist about how well the FAA's new air traffic control system will work with other systems.
Cybersecurity
How To Respond To a State-Sponsored Cyberattack
The murky nature of network warfare makes it hard to choose a response. Here are some ways to think about it.
Cybersecurity
Cards Used at Totally Promotional eTailer Fall into Crooks Hands
Retailer // United States
Cybersecurity
Man Stalks Child through Baby Monitor Video
Telecommunications // Indiana, United States
Emerging Tech
Buzz Aldrin Wants to Colonize Mars Within 25 Years
Man first stepped foot on the moon in 1969. Maybe 70 years later, in 2039, humans will colonize Mars.
Emerging Tech
Video: The Closest You Can Get to Space Without Leaving Earth
Where the extreme cold of space can be found in Houston, Texas.
Digital Government
18F Awards 16 Firms Spots on Agile BPA
This is the result of a six-month effort by GSA's tech consulting group.
Cybersecurity
Can US Cyber Nerve Center Hold Onto Its New Leaders?
"Churn over there within DHS has been problematic," says departed official.
Digital Government
Pentagon Partners with Silicon Valley on 'Flexible Electronics'
The Defense Department plans to invest $171 million on the initiative.
Acquisition
GSA makes awards for long-awaited agile BPA
After multiple delays and an unusual solicitation process, 18F has 16 vendors ready to start delivering agile services.
Digital Government
Federal Court Overturns Ruling Against NSA Mass-Surveillance Program
The bulk-collection program was reined in earlier this summer when Congress passed the USA Freedom Act.
Digital Government
Google Goes to Court in Europe
Google’s bellicose response to Europe’s antitrust charges belie the uphill battle the search giant faces.
Digital Government
Why More Agencies Tap Twitter to Recruit New Talent
Social media can be a helpful tool for federal agencies looking to recruit top talent, a new report says.
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