Modernization
Defense Mobile Update: BlackBerry Still Dominates
BlackBerry devices in use by the Defense Department total 85,000 -- 10 times the number of Apple and Android devices.
Cybersecurity
NSA Chief Warns Companies Against Revenge Hacking
"Hacking back" may be illegal, Michael Rogers said. But his advice doesn't apply to the agency he heads.
Cybersecurity
Assessing the White House breach
The breach apparently affected only unclassified networks, but the White House is revealing few details.
Digital Government
British Spies Allowed to Access U.S. Data Without a Warrant
Newly released documents from the British government reveal a lack of judicial oversight for how it sifts through communications data collected by the NSA and other foreign governments.
Digital Government
PwC pitches open-source electronic health records
Firm touts cost and flexibility in its VistA-based bid for an $11 billion defense health record contract.
Digital Government
Today's Lesson -- Aging Soviet Rocket Engine Doesn't Fly
Orbital Sciences Corp. tried to launch a mission to the International Space Station using rocket engines built four decades ago
Emerging Tech
Unmanned NASA Rocket Explodes in Virginia
The failed launch came just one day after NASA scrubbed an earlier scheduled launch due to a stray boat encroaching into the rocket's safety range.
Digital Government
US Army Will Provide Wi-Fi for NGOs in the Fight Against Ebola
The networks the Army is setting up in West Africa will support both military users and NGOs, such as Doctors without Borders.
Ideas
Data-Driven Disaster Management
The Ebola outbreak has shone a spotlight on how open data can be used in the aftermath of disaster.
Acquisition
DHS to embed researchers 'on the ground'
The Science and Technology Directorate will deploy research personnel to DHS components to get a better grip on agency IT needs.
People
Kindergarten coders
U.S. CTO Megan Smith says everyone will benefit if students begin learning to code when they are learning to read.
Cybersecurity
Feinstein, Chambliss: We can pass a cyber bill during lame duck
The chair and ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee say they've addressed privacy and liability concerns, and predict both chambers can move cyber legislation after the election.
Modernization
Cyberattacks, DeSalvo staying, elegant ID and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Republicans Target Tech Official to Link Obama to HealthCare.gov Woes
Todd Park formally subpoenaed to testify Nov. 19.
Modernization
Here Are Six Nearly Certified Cloud Services Waiting in the Wings
A new list of “RedRAMP Ready Systems” is meant to make it easier for agencies to comply with security controls.
Digital Government
A Whole Bunch of GPS Action
Two new GPS sets pack enhanced anti-jam features. The latest launch is this week.
Cybersecurity
600 Military Travelers Handed ‘Chip and PIN’ Hack-Resistant Credit Cards
All Pentagon travel cards will be replaced with new tech by summer 2015.
Digital Government
To Hack the Bureaucracy, Federal IT Fix-It Shop First Needs to Hack Hiring
The incubator has plans to grow bigger in the next year.
Digital Government