Cybersecurity

How Did They Hack Minecraft?

Entertainment

Digital Government

The Federal Government May be Unpopular, but Science and Tech Agencies Remain a Hit

When it comes to tech and science government agencies, more than half of the public polled view them favorably.

Cybersecurity

Why Obama's Cybersecurity Plan May Not Make Americans Safer

The president's proposal promises to anonymize data. Experts don't think that will help.

Digital Government

USPTO Leverages Big Data Tools to Comb Through Patents

Michelle Lee is a popular pick to run the Patent and Trademark Office. But don’t expect her to prescribe to Congress how—or when—it should tackle patent trolls.

Acquisition

New policies are cause for contractor optimism

Several activities in the new Congress signal a shift in spending and strategy that will require increased support from contractors.

Modernization

Lab's data center efforts lauded

Lawrence Livermore National Lab's data center consolidation program won a Sustainability Award from the Energy Department.

Digital Government

Up next at the 'Data Department'

Lynn Overmann, deputy chief data officer at Commerce, wants to "turbocharge" the department's open data initiatives.

Modernization

Feds' cloud relationship knotty but ultimately nice

Considerable worry about security is leavened by what many IT managers term a "very successful" experience with cloud services.

Cybersecurity

New spectrum chief and a Coast Guard cyber plan

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Digital Government

Why is DC's STEM Scene Lacking?

Washington, D.C., barely cracked into the top 25 best metro areas for STEM professionals, according to a new study.

Emerging Tech

For Feds, Choosing Cloud Services is a Lot Like Dating

Know what you want and be serious about committing are sage pieces of advice that also apply to procuring cloud computing services in the federal government.

Digital Government

This Is What the Republican Plan for Net Neutrality Looks Like

GOP lawmakers are desperately trying to find a compromise on Internet regulation—but Democrats are in no hurry.

Digital Government

Watch a Drone Fly Around—and Crash—During a Congressional Hearing

The perks of being in Congress include live drone demos.