Cybersecurity
VA reports success in thwarting infiltration of networked medical devices
The VA has about 65,000 medical devices on its network, and they are especially vulnerable to malware because they can last for years longer than their underlying software and operating systems.
Digital Government
NSA Starts to Shut Down Mass-Spying Program
Republicans said the White House was being "disingenuous" by threatening to shutter the surveillance program. "That process has begun," an official said.
Modernization
ICE seeks new phone services for detainees
The service must be provided at no cost to ICE or detainees, but the contractor gets exclusive rights to sell pre-paid and other calling cards.
People
The 'no' teams try saying 'yes, if'
Different departments with different goals can hamstring federal IT projects – especially when it comes to the lawyers. The fix lies in communication, early and often.
Digital Government
Roth: Data is key to GSA succcess
GSA Administrator-designate Denise Turner Roth sees value in harnessing data to drive efficiencies and cost-effectiveness for federal customers.
Cybersecurity
‘Yemen Cyber Army’ Claims to Have Dug Into Saudi Government Secrets
Government (Foreign) // Saudi Arabia
Cybersecurity
NSA Tests Out Smartphones that Recognize Handwriting Motion
The National Security Agency has tested the use of smartphone-swipe recognition technology, according to the tool’s manufacturer.
Digital Government
US Has Space Experts Worried About an Extraterrestrial Land Grab
Plans to make money in space are missing one of the fundamental ingredients to any business: property rights.
Emerging Tech
Google Wants to Make Creepy Bunny Robots to Talk to Your Kids
Google’s patent application suggests it wants to build a device with cameras and audio sensors that could determine when someone is looking at it and follow voice commands to control other internet-connected devices.
Emerging Tech
House OKs Bill to Promote ‘Exascale’ Supercomputing
The bill would require the Energy Department to research supercomputing technology, especially for reducing power consumption.
Emerging Tech
Watch the Energy Secretary Test Drive a 3-D-Printed Car
Ernest Moniz got behind the wheel of a 3-D printed Shelby Cobra.
Emerging Tech
Bolstering CX in Government Makes 'Fundamental Business Sense'
The government has nowhere to go but up in terms of providing customer service on par with top private sector organizations.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Kills $475M Cyber Contract
The solicitation would have outsourced support for cyberspying and network attacks against foreigners, as well as the defense of military networks.
Digital Government
SBA Wants To Know How Big Data Affects Small Business
It's common for large businesses to make data-driven decisions, according to the Small Business Administration. But can small businesses do the same?
Cybersecurity
Mobile security at risk with the arrival of millennials
A recent survey shows a marked gap between Baby Boomers and their younger counterparts when it comes to protecting workplace data.
Digital Government
What Would Happen if Patriot Act Section 215 Expires
Edward Snowden’s leaks revealed that NSA was interpreting the law to vacuum up millions of U.S. call records every day.
Digital Government
FCC Prepares to Become the Internet's Privacy Cop
Internet providers will soon face new rules on how they can handle customer information.
Digital Government