People
FirstNet probes network design possibilities
Assigned the task of organizing an interoperable, nationwide public safety network for first responders, FirstNet is exploring how to structure the network, as well as how to pay for it.
Digital Government
Data shines at the Sammies
Many of the winners of the Partnership for Public Service Sammie awards work with government data.
Cybersecurity
Online privacy: It's time for a new security paradigm
Trust management enforces granular privacy, security and organizational policies for gathering and protecting personally identifiable information.
Digital Government
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Needs to Protect Consumer Data Better
Agency agrees with watchdog recommendations.
Digital Government
Is This the Best Source of Ebola Info?
The UN-run website is rich with details on the crisis and the response.
Cybersecurity
Could the Internet Have Prevented $5.2 Billion From Going to IRS Refund Thieves?
Mailed-in forms are the culprit in growing tax refund fraud.
Digital Government
Printing Office Releases Digital Version of Report on JFK Assassination
Includes 26 volumes of hearing records and documents
Cybersecurity
IC falling behind on plans for continuous evaluation of cleared personnel
The exact size of the security clearance re-check backlog is closely held by the government, but it could affect more than 1.1 million individuals.
Ideas
Meet the New White House Space Buff Who Won’t Shy Away From a Challenge
OSTP can now boast the addition of another accomplished woman -- this time, an aerospace engineer from NASA.
Modernization
Intelligence Community ‘All In’ on New Technology Plan
Intelligence officials say the days of owning entire stovepipe systems are over.
Cybersecurity
St. Elizabeth's campus again at issue on Capitol Hill
Members of the House and Senate disagree over whether the DHS consolidation is serving the best interests of taxpayers or the department.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX Is Bringing Mice, X-Rays and 3-D Printers into Space
On the craft will be 5,000 pounds of supplies, including twenty mousetronauts.
Cybersecurity
Bill targets visa waiver loophole
Bipartisan legislation would give DHS the authority to suspend participation in the Visa Waiver program for any country that fails to provide information related to terror threats.
Modernization
Collaboration tools: Making location moot
As agencies deal with travel restrictions and increasingly complex work teams, the technology options for bringing employees together are keeping pace.
Digital Government
8 predictions to put on your calendar
Cisco's Alan Balutis shares his thoughts on what will happen in the coming year.
Cybersecurity