Cybersecurity
Sands Casino Corporate Systems Eviscerated by Iranians
Entertainment // Nevada, United States
Cybersecurity
Ontario Government Website Tells Visitors: ‘U Can’t Touch This’
Government (Foreign) // Ontario, Canada
Digital Government
A Brief History of Militarized Lasers
The Navy recently mounted a laser cannon on a ship. It's been a long time coming.
Modernization
The Next 'Smart' Device Could Be Your Carry-On Suitcase
The Bluesmart carry-on can be connected to your phone via an app, available for iOS, Android and even smartwatches.
Digital Government
FITARA Analysis: Will CIOs Use Their New Powers for Good?
The fate of IT reform now lies almost squarely on the shoulders of agency chief information officers.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Pocket Patient Credit Cards, Loiter for Half a Decade at Payment Processor and Exploit BT
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization
DISA releases draft of new cloud security requirements
Comments from industry and others interested in the draft security requirements guide are due Dec. 29.
Cybersecurity
Why the Sony hack should scare feds
The attack on Sony marks an escalation that damaged a network and destroyed data. Experts say feds need to be watchful for similar assaults.
Acquisition
GAO: Contract systems falling short on small business pairings
Of the systems GAO studied, none was designed to connect small business subcontractors with prime contracts and none contains all the information needed to support that function.
Digital Government
Federal agencies must prepare for mobile payments
Now that all the major smartphone platforms offer mobile payment options, federal agencies need to join the trend
Digital Government
Clock runs out on FOIA update
Popular bill to encourage broader document publication was stalled in the Senate until this week; Boehner declines to schedule House vote.
Cybersecurity
Alaska Mental Health Facility Blamed for Hack of Sensitive Files
Healthcare and Public Health // Alaska, United States
Digital Government
Congress averts shutdown with 2-day funding bill
Longer-term funding still requires Senate approval, president's signature.
Cybersecurity
Congress Strengthens Homeland Security's Cyber Role with FISMA Reform, Other Bills
A 2002 computer protection law finally gets an upgrade.
People
NARA gets more power over records under new law
The nation's archivist gets rule-writing authority under a new law. Will everyday feds notice the difference?
Cybersecurity
Tech Explosion Makes Cybercrooks Harder to Catch
Are crimes in the cyber realm the only time it's OK to blame the victim?
Digital Government
FCC Hikes Phone Fees to Give Students Faster Internet
Democrats say the plan will give millions of students a better education, but Republicans worry about a rising phone "tax."
Cybersecurity
Congress Quietly Bolsters NSA Spying in Intelligence Bill
‘It grants the executive branch virtually unlimited access to the communications of every American,’ warned Rep. Justin Amash.
Ideas