Modernization
MSPB suffers IT failure, says hack is not to blame
Merit Systems Protection Board data from as far back as November 2014 could be missing.
Digital Government
Video: Finding a Cure Aboard the International Space Station
How the investigation of protein crystals in space is helping treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Cybersecurity
Employee Union Deems OPM Breaches ‘Unconstitutional’ -- And Sues
National Treasury Employees Union litigation marks second suit against OPM Director Katherine Archuleta.
Modernization
Domain name delay, DHS funding, McCain on acquisition and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary: 'Federal Cybersecurity Is Not Where It Needs To Be'
DHS' multipronged approach includes public-private information sharing groups, among others.
Emerging Tech
For Agencies, Chief Data Officers are All About Business
Chief data officers across government do not share all the same duties, job descriptions, reporting structures or budgets.
Emerging Tech
New York Stock Exchange Suspends Trading Following 'Technical Issue'
It’s been a weird day for high-profile tech glitches.
Cybersecurity
Hillary Clinton: Cyber Legislation in Congress Is 'Not Enough' to Stop Foreign Hackers
"It's not only the Chinese. We know that other governments—Russia, North Korea, Iran—have either directly or indirectly sponsored hacking."
Acquisition
Pentagon's Silicon Valley unit gets $1.75M for fiscal 2015
The outreach facility will get another $5 million for the next four years.
Cybersecurity
Comey renews encryption plea on Capitol Hill
The FBI director's arguments for law enforcement access to encrypted communications met a friendlier reception in the Senate than in the House.
Modernization
A good day to try hard
A day filled with simultaneous network problems across multiple industries illustrates the complexity of the problem faced by cyber warriors, according to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Digital Government
Can Silicon Valley Save Federal IT?
An agile, open sensibility has overtaken Washington. But can it budge the behemoth federal bureaucracy?
Modernization
While Clinton ran private email system, State got high marks for managing records
When assessing records management, it all depends on who you ask.
Cybersecurity
Senator Wants Watchdog to Poke Around for More Flaws in OPM’s Security Clearance Systems
A legislator said he wants the IG to have “unfettered access” to OPM's security clearance system.
Digital Government
Video: This Organization Wants to Stop Killer Robots
Fifty NGOs have banded together to create a campaign to encourage governments to act now to prevent dangerous autonomous machines in the future.
Emerging Tech
DOE Lab Asks Industry: How Can We Secure the Internet of Things?
A better authentication system could protect home appliances and drones, according to a new solicitation for industry partners.
Cybersecurity
A FOIA app, Chamber targets cyber, shelling out for Shell and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Federal Researchers Developing New Spoof-Proof Email Security System
The goal is to build an email encryption system, and then demonstrate to federal agencies and businesses how they can use it.
Digital Government
India Prime Minister has Big Plans for Nationwide Digital Programs
India's prime minister wants to reboot the country's digital infrastructure.
Modernization