Digital Government
Take a First Look at the Next Generation Ebola-Protection Suit
The two biggest issues with past versions were the tendency for workers to overheat and the high risk of contamination when removing the suit.
Digital Government
The Military's New Bid to Protect Your Data
DARPA is tackling online privacy. But can you trust them?
Modernization
If First Responder Broadband Network Isn’t Working by 2022, ‘We Should be Shot,’ Program Director Says
Though the FirstNet team is now about 110 employees, it can take nine to 10 months to hire additional staff because of background checks and other regulations.
Cybersecurity
Senate intelligence panel approves cyber bill
The latest version of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act purportedly protects companies from liability and individuals from government intrusion.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Infiltrate University of Chicago, Violate Privacy of Ex-Wife’s Medical Patients, and Aid Private Eyes
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Survey: CISOs Still Fighting for Respect from the C-Suite
CISOs might be in charge of defending their organization against cyberattacks, but C-level executives appear to have little respect for them, according to a recent survey.
Cybersecurity
Responding to Sony Hack, Senate Advances Major Cybersecurity Bill
The Senate Intelligence Committee passed a controversial information-sharing measure Thursday, despite fears it could embolden more NSA spying.
Digital Government
8 Questions on What US' New Era of Net Neutrality Really Means
Will this sea change in U.S. Internet policy go down in history as a win, an inconsequential whimper or a waste of our nation’s global innovation leadership?
Cybersecurity
New job for Norton, plus updates on drones and data breach legislation
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
New USCIS Computer System Was Supposed to Speed Up Immigration Processing. What Went Wrong?
The online system to automate the processing of Green Cards and other immigration benefits has struggled to function properly since at least 2009
People
OFPP launches podcast series to talk TechFAR, playbook
The inaugural podcast features HHS' Mark Naggar detailing his team's use of the Digital Services Playbook to streamline procurement.
Modernization
Will cloud-first finally take off in 2015?
The first four years of the administration's policy have been hampered by budget pressures, but the cost economies of cloud technology will drive faster adoption.
Cybersecurity
Drawing back the curtain on cyberwar
Shane Harris' book "@War" details the personalities and turf battles behind the U.S. government's conclusion that cyberspace is a national security asset.
Cybersecurity
Privacy of a Doctor’s Patients Was Violated by Her Cyber-Stalking Ex-Husband
Healthcare and Public Health // New York, United States
Digital Government
What Can the Pentagon Learn From Amazon?
Military analysts would benefit from a larger, more transparent knowledge database, NGIC commander Nichoel Brooks said recently.
Digital Government
Ted Cruz Tells NASA to Stop Worrying About Climate Change and Focus on Space
The Texas Republican and likely presidential candidate told NASA’s chief Thursday to focus on “what inspires little boys and little girls across this country.”
People
Why agencies have 'barely scratched the surface' with shared services
A new survey finds that agency leaders fear lock-in, and are reluctant to adopt shared services without a clear cost/benefit analysis.
Digital Government
FCC Finally Unveils Net-Neutrality Rules
The next step is the Federal Register—then federal court.
Digital Government