People
CIA's Wolfe, Army's Krieger, FireEye's Cole honored at GCN gala
Two dozen Rising Stars and 10 public-sector teams were also recognized at the Oct. 14 event.
Cybersecurity
Hacking NATO, signing up CGI and PTO shopping
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
'A changing view of privacy'
Reviewing social media posts as part of background checks is becoming more widespread, and even job candidates are beginning to support the practice.
Emerging Tech
Meet the Inventors, Tinkerers and Entrepreneurs Behind the Drone Revolution
Many enthusiasts see a future in which drones could prove as transformational—and as popular—as the personal computer.
Cybersecurity
How Should the Government Respond to JPMorgan Hack?
If a nation state hacked JPMorgan, that deserves a government response, former top cop said.
Digital Government
Tel Aviv dispatch
Steve Kelman takes a break from acquisition and IT to report on his latest travels.
Cybersecurity
Russian Attackers Hijack Japanese Industrial and Accounting Websites
Web Services // Osaka, Japan
Cybersecurity
Hacked Tweet from TV Station Announces Bolivian President Gravely Wounded
Government (Foreign) // Social Media
Cybersecurity
Russians Suspected of Using ‘Sandworm” to Wriggle into NATO
Government (International) // Brussels, Belgium
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Needs to Build Cybersecurity into the Acquisition Process
The Defense Department needs to turn its focus to the protection of battlefield systems.
Digital Government
CDC Looks to Expand Ebola Screening at Major US Airports
The virus is also the target of the White House's latest Grand Challenge.
Cybersecurity
FBI’s Most Wanted Hackers: A Bingo Buff, Chinese Military Members and a PI for the Brokenhearted
Pulling them from the keyboard likely won’t dent cybercrime, research indicates.
Digital Government
Online Resources Track and Map Ebola Outbreak
Websites also offer Ebola clinical guides.
Digital Government
Top-Secret US Space Drone Returns to Earth
Experts say the highly classified plane—which returns to Earth today—could be testing spacecraft longevity or developing anti-satellite weapons.
Digital Government
The Power of Big Data: What Your Zip Code Says About You
Software company Esri's database files Americans into one of 67 consumer groups.
Digital Government
What’s So Secret About the Price of Dell and HP PCs?
Army intel deal for 6,535 PCs blacks out price.
Digital Government
Navy takes another step in developing drone boats
The Office of Naval Research says a technological breakthrough will pave the way for the use of unmanned boats to detect threats and launch attacks.
Modernization