Acquisition
How CIOs can prep for FITARA
Former Justice Department CIO Van Hitch says it's not too early for his former colleagues to get ready to use their new authority.
Cybersecurity
DHS shutdown: 'There's an opportunity cost'
While a lapse in funding would have little “immediate operational impact” on cybersecurity, the longer-term ripple effects could be serious.
Digital Government
Tech Lobby Spends Big in Washington
Regulations and privacy will keep tech and telecom lobbyists busy after FCC's net-neutrality vote Thursday—and the Internet regulation debate isn't going away, either.
Digital Government
This Is the Republicans’ New Plan for Net Neutrality
Republicans look to curb agency's power to regulate the Internet.
Acquisition
VISTA-based solution eliminated from DoD health record procurement
VA CIO Steph Warren was "disappointed" that a VISTA solution would not prevail at the Pentagon.
Digital Government
Pentagon Narrows Down List of Contenders for Multibillion-Dollar Health Records Contract
DOD’s procurement team has established a “competitive range” for the contract, leaving only bids from three teams remaining.
Digital Government
5 Forces That Could Transform Government IT
Analytics, cloud computing, the return of core systems and other forces are poised to change businesses and government over the next 18 to 24 months, according to a new report from Deloitte.
Cybersecurity
Spy Research Agency Is Building Psychic Machines to Predict Hacks
Using publicly available Internet data, supercomputer-like systems will estimate when a prowler might try to breach a system.
Cybersecurity
In the Near Future, Your Face Will Be Your ID
One California-based firm builds software that uses more 16,000 data points—like the distance between eyes—to identify an individual.
Cybersecurity
Why People Probably Won't Pay to Keep Their Web History Secret
Historically, privacy has rarely been a priority. Frequently, it's a luxury. For most people, it hasn't been possible at all.
Digital Government
Megan Smith Wants to ‘Debug’ Tech’s Diversity Problem
The U.S. chief technology officer said she remains hopeful about the prospects for change -- especially in Silicon Valley.
People
Is 85 percent of SES really above average?
GAO report questions agencies' approach to executive performance reviews.
Cybersecurity
Cyber threat challenges military structure
The military's traditional, top-down way of operating is being challenged by the non-diffuse nature of computer networks, says Lt. Gen. Edward Cardon, head of Army Cyber Command.
Digital Government
As FCC Nears Vote on Net Neutrality, Focus Turns to Congress
Republicans have lost the net neutrality fight. But that doesn't mean they'll stop talking about the issue.
Modernization
Multiple Companies Protest $1.6 Billion Pentagon Contract
The bid protestors contend the contract re-up is an improper sole-source request for cloud services that would give VMware an unfair advantage competing for DOD’s growing cloud demand.
Cybersecurity
NSA's Rogers makes the case for cyber norms
Responding indirectly to evidence that Iran’s cyber capabilities have improved because of a U.S.-Israeli cyberattack, NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers said clearer norms could help prevent such escalation.
People
Why being on GAO's High Risk List is good for federal IT
By putting the government's management of IT acquisitions and operations on the High Risk List, GAO has ensured it will finally get the attention it deserves.
Cybersecurity
DHS licenses malware forensics
The detection tech is the second to emerge from Science and Technology Directorate's Transition to Practice program.
Acquisition
Air Force reinstates FedBid
Negotiated agreement means the reverse auction provider, suspended late last month, can resume federal business now that Chairman Ali Saadat has resigned.
Cybersecurity