Digital Government
Tony Scott on USDS: Influx of New Tech Talent a Balancing Act for Agencies
Making sure new digital teams are seamlessly integrated into agency operations has some officials fearing a potential culture clash.
Digital Government
Fed banking on new data sources
Siloed data could provide a near real-time impression of the health of the economy, says Federal Reserve Board CDO Micheline Casey.
Modernization
'A tale of two contracting methods'
As the comment period ends for GSA's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract vehicle, it begins for the Alliant 2 GWAC. Industry experts say there are some interesting contrasts.
Digital Government
Being a Model Minority is a Double-Edged Sword in Silicon Valley
The tech industry's diversity problems continue.
People
Library of Congress rudderless on IT, says GAO
To help fix the lack of strategic direction, GAO suggested the world's biggest library hire a permanent CIO.
Cybersecurity
Why cyber defense ultimately rests with the private sector
The government's cybersecurity efforts should be applauded, but companies bear the lion's share of responsibility for protecting their own networks.
People
How to fire a fed
According to the Government Accountability Office, it's usually slowly, and with much trepidation.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Personnel Now Talking on 'NSA-Proof' Smartphones
The Defense Department has rolled out supersecret smartphones for work and maybe play, made by anti-government-surveillance firm Silent Circle,
Cybersecurity
GitHub Battles Its Largest-Ever DDoS Attack
The code repository is used by several federal groups, including the White House.
Emerging Tech
BYOD to the Pentagon? Pilot to Begin This Summer
One of the government’s most risk-averse agencies is making plans for a BYOD pilot program this summer.
Cybersecurity
Citizen broadband, DHS duplication and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Infographic: What's Your Organization's Greatest Cyber Threat?
Find out if you should be more worried about malware or an insider threat.
Digital Government
Senate to Investigate White House Role in Google's Antitrust Victory
FTC accidentally disclosed documents that are raising new questions about its decision not to sue Google in 2013.
Emerging Tech
Remember ‘Computerphobia?’ When People Feared PCs
When the machine became ubiquitous in homes across America, a new kind of anxiety captivated consumers.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agents Charged With Stealing Bitcoin
A former DEA official and a former Secret Service agent are accused of using Bitcoin to launder money during an investigation into Silk Road.
Digital Government
Congressman Wants to Curb Copycat IT Systems at DHS
The DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act, introduced last week, would require the DHS chief information officer to report to Congress on plans for reducing duplicative IT systems.
People
DISA seeks updated spectrum management tool
Increased sharing is making spectrum management a critical function.
People
HHS CTO steps down
Sivak came to the federal government after serving as chief innovation officer under former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a possible 2016 presidential candidate.
Cybersecurity