Cybersecurity
The FBI’s Quiet Plan to Expand Its Hacking Powers
Authorities are asking a little-known rule-making panel to increase the FBI’s search warrant powers to remotely hack into computers.
Emerging Tech
Too Many Kids Quit Science Because They Don't Think They're Smart
But praising their intelligence can make them feel even more insecure. A self-esteem expert offers a way out of the conundrum.
Modernization
Google Glass Has a Blind Spot -- Literally
Researchers say the techno-specs create a "partial peripheral vision obstruction."
Digital Government
Why Did This Federal Lab Pay 42 Different Prices for the Same Computer?
Energy Department has attempted to standardize equipment buys, but IT purchasing remains problematic.
Digital Government
What the GOP Takeover of the Senate Means for Tech
if Republicans want to win a presidential election, they'll have to show they can develop real technology policies.
Digital Government
CDC seeks new data toolkit
Agency wants a "single electronic platform" to visualize epidemiology data.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity specialist wins House seat
Will Hurd will represent Texas' 23rd district -- and he comes with an interesting resume.
Digital Government
DHS to gather more data from visa-less travelers
Online visa waiver system expanding to help address security concerns.
People
Passing the gavels on Capitol Hill
Key oversight chairmanships will shift in the next Congress, thanks to Republicans' Senate wins and House GOP rules.
People
How to rebound from a large-scale IT failure
A HealthCare.gov gears up again for open enrollment, there are lessons to be learned for future system roll-outs.
Acquisition
Cyber recruiting, a notable election loss, NetCents setbacks and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Capital One Employee Poached Customer Account Data
Financial Services // Vermont, United States
Cybersecurity
Judges Skeptical NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights
In reviewing a post-Snowden case Tuesday, an appeals court questioned whether the government’s bulk collection of phone records needs to be reined in.
Cybersecurity
The Next Big Thing in the Fight Against Hackers: Self-Healing Computers
Agency networks should not only be able to continuously detect hackers and throttle their destructive tactics -- but also robotically bounce back, an NSA official says.
Digital Government
DISA in Compliance with Cloud Security Standards
Three vendors in use; seven under assessment.
Emerging Tech
Can Facebook's 'I Voted' Button Really Skew an Election?
Facebook believes that in 2010, its election-day module was responsible for more than 600,000 additional votes.
Acquisition
FITARA supporters ‘optimistic’ about lame duck
Which party wins control of the Senate might be less important to passage of key IT acquisition legislation than how much time is left on the legislative clock.
Digital Government
Staff changes at Cyber Command, West shifts to FDIC and Kendall talks acquisition
News and notes from around the federal IT community
Acquisition