Digital Government
Meadows loses Gov Ops gavel
A key House subcommittee with broad oversight of government management will be getting a new chairman.
Emerging Tech
The Government Has Chief Data Officers, But What Do They Do?
What, exactly, is expected of CDOs across the federal landscape?
Cybersecurity
John Oliver Slams Revenge Porn As Federal Legislation Nears
“The Internet is an incredible tool,” the HBO host said said. “But like most tools, it can be used as a weapon.”
Emerging Tech
A Brief Guide to the Fantastic, Wondrous Creatures of Tech Industry Jargon
First came the unicorns. Then came the decacorns. Now people are talking about dragons, centaurs and even ponies.
Acquisition
Federal shared services: Why legislation is necessary
The White House could use a push to pick up the pace on shared services and lock in the benefits for future administrations.
Digital Government
Organs the size of a smartphone screen
“Homo minutus” could revolutionize the way biologists and medical personnel screen new drugs or toxic agents.
People
It's not me, it's you
Handling difficult people at all levels starts with taking a more positive approach to the challenge.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Infiltrate Anti-Surveillance Site, Crack Parts of LastPass and Phish in N.D.
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Ideas
OPM Data Breach: What Needs to Happen Now
Given that OPM handles records for federal employees, including those obtaining security clearances, the damage can potentially go beyond financial crimes.
Cybersecurity
Former NY Hospital Employee Charged with Exposing Data on 12,500 Patients
Healthcare and Public Health // New York, United States
Digital Government
Hiring: The First Librarian of Congress for the Internet Age
Experts say a new librarian should digitize more works, raise more money—and use email.
Cybersecurity
Senator Questions Whether Hacked OPM Rigged A Contract With ID Protection Vendor
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner criticizes CSID’s performance and capability notifying 4.2 million former and current feds.
Emerging Tech
NASA Now Has a Humanoid Robot Working Aboard the International Space Station
Astronauts are testing to see if it could be used to perform medical tasks in space, guided by doctors’ hands on Earth.
Cybersecurity
OPM Breach Notification Frustrates Hacked Feds
Some federal employees say they’re not enrolling for the free program and a Washington-area senator said it may be time to terminate one of the company’s contract.
Cybersecurity
Secretive Surveillance Court Skips Talking to Privacy Advocates
Despite the Freedom Act's passage, the FISA Court opted not to consult a privacy panel on its first opportunity to do so.
Digital Government
FCC Moves to Subsidize Internet as Republicans Warn of 'Tax' Hike
The agency wants to help poor Americans get online, but Republicans warn of pouring money into the controversial "Obamaphone" program.
Digital Government
Watchdog Points to Poor Management in Multimillion-Dollar IT Failure at USDA
USDA's Farm Service Agency has met only a fraction of its goals on an ambitious IT modernization project, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Emerging Tech
Video: Getting a More Tactile Virtual Reality Experience
This is what the new Oculus Touch and Rift feel like.
Ideas
4 Top Challenges for Federal CIOs
Cybersecurity, data management and culture remain roadblocks for agency CIOs.
Cybersecurity