Emerging Tech
Internet of Things: What Happens When the Physical and Virtual Worlds Collide?
Well, it could mean a whole lot of broken gadgets.
Cybersecurity
Privacy Groups Worry Americans are Losing Their Appetite for NSA Surveillance Reform
A summer of security concerns has complicated the fall push for surveillance legislation.
Cybersecurity
Administration renews call for cyber legislation
Officials at DHS, the prime civilian agency in charge of cybersecurity, are reminding lawmakers that the clock is ticking on the 113th Congress.
Digital Government
Performance tracking, big data feedback and a nuclear landmark
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
‘Smart’ Traffic Signals Could Make Your Commute a Whole Lot More Bearable
The humble traffic signal is gaining some new responsibilities.
Digital Government
Why So Many in the Tech Industry Struggle with Depression
Long hours, isolation, and stress put IT professionals at risk of mental illness.
Cybersecurity
Meet your friendly neighborhood intel research shop
IARPA is hosting its first-ever industry day over two days, Oct. 29-30.
Cybersecurity
'You need to talk in terms of operational impact'
Tales from the trenches about why it's so hard to get buy-in for cyber and other IT initiatives.
People
Government tech lessons from the Far East
Steve Kelman notes that Asia may be emerging as a center for government service delivery innovation.
Digital Government
Earmarks by another name
Legislators have a new way of targeting spending that could bring benefits and burdens for agencies.
Cybersecurity
Payment System at California Hotel Group Hacked
Hospitality // California, United States
Modernization
Why QR Code Readers Could Replace Pen-and-Paper Signatures at Some Agencies
Verizon ID service makes it possible to ink contracts or access government watch lists by pointing phones at QR codes.
Cybersecurity
5 Million ‘Old’ Gmail Accounts Reportedly Leaked to the Masses
Hackers posted user credentials on a Bitcoin online forum, but the logins might be inactive.
Cybersecurity
Is There Any Part of Government That Hasn’t Been Hacked Yet?
A cybersecurity official from the FBI offers a stark answer.
Digital Government
Sorry, Apple: Hong Kong Way Ahead with Mobile Payments
Travel, eat and park – all with the Octopus card.
Cybersecurity
DOD Deputy CIO: 'Cybersecurity should vary by mission'
Richard Hale says everyone playing by one set of rules inhibits innovation, including migration to a cloud and development of a mobile environment.
Modernization
FCC Hints at Expanding Net Neutrality Rules to Cell Phones
Under fire from liberals, the commission chairman hints at broader rules.
Digital Government
Army Eyes 4G Cellular Tech for Combat Communications
Could this be the beginning of the end for JTRS?
Modernization
IRS, CMS on track to meet health law deadlines, officials say
With open enrollment and tax season approaching, senior officials say IT systems will be ready to support insurance shoppers and tax filers.
Modernization