Acquisition
The latest chapter in 'preventing the next Snowden'
A DISA project with Metalogix is aimed at dispensing with the kind of thumb drives that aided NSA contractor Edward Snowden's activities.
People
IG details fundamental flaws in HealthCare.gov IT acquisition
HHS IG says CMS failed to develop an “overarching acquisition strategy” for the HealthCare.gov.
Cybersecurity
U.S. intelligence challenged by technology, cyber
In what might be described as a State of U.S. Intelligence address, Undersecretary of Defense Michael Vickers said insecurity in cyberspace is on par with terrorism but IT can help with the challenge.
Modernization
DHS eyes FirstNet to expand mobile capabilities
The Department of Homeland Security is also seeking faster development of mobile apps.
Cybersecurity
Experts Say to Expect Action After State of the Union Cyber Shout Out
The major holdup to passing new cyber legislation remains liability protections for breached companies that share intelligence with the government.
People
Category management will live on at GSA
People who work with GSA are confident that others who share Dan Tangherlini's reform instincts will keep the efforts running after his departure.
Acquisition
Health IT office CIO, USDS hiring, chip-and-PIN cards and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Hacked La La Land Street Sign: "READ A F—-ING BOOK"
Transportation // California, United States
Cybersecurity
The State of the Union's IT issues
Technology initiatives get a rare shout out in the president's annual message.
Digital Government
New Website, State of the Union Guest Puts Focus on Government Digital Squads
Kathy Pham, a member of the administration’s 6-month-old digital fix-it squad, the U.S. Digital Service, will attend the State of the Union address as Michelle Obama's guest.
Modernization
The Grid of the Future: Cloud Computing
Nextgov will host an event to discuss where cloud technology is going in the government space.
Cybersecurity
You’re Probably Using One of These 25 Terrible Passwords
Most people are lazy password-creators, and despite several high-profile data breaches, not much changed in 2014.
Emerging Tech
Customs Agency Has to Keep Records for 75 Years. That’s a Lot of Tape Drives.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is mandated to store certain records for more than 70 years.
Digital Government
Is the Digital Wave Creating a ‘Never-Ending Work Day’ for Feds?
While federal managers are enthusiastic about the power of digital technology in the workplace, others worry it’s actually upended a healthy sense of work-life balance.
Emerging Tech
5 Tech Predictions You Should Actually Pay Attention To
January may be coming to a close, but the flood of predictions, forecasts, and prognostications for the year ahead hasn’t abated. Here are the important ones.
Digital Government
Obama Says Too-Strong Encryption Could be a ‘Problem
Obama suggested he may oppose too-tough-to-crack encryption technology.
Modernization
This Phone Company is Switching Sides in the Net Neutrality Debate
The move undercuts Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast in their battle against the FCC.
People
Casey Coleman's take on what's next for federal IT
A year removed from GSA, Casey Coleman reflects on the latest trends -- and on how her agency-CIO perspective informs her work today with AT&T Government Solutions.
Acquisition
IT contracts: Handling the handoff
Managing the seamless transition of 24/7 service requires real coordination -- and an agency committed to making the contractors play nice.
Cybersecurity