Cybersecurity
A new approach to operational analysis
DHS is considering converting its Studies and Analysis Institute into the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center.
People
Survey: Feds like their jobs and their bosses, not too sure about senior leaders
OPM's annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey found that most federal employees still find their work to be important, even if many critics do not.
Cybersecurity
DHS sketches the tech future
The department's Science and Technology Directorate aims for seamless cybersecurity infrastructure as part of its long-term plan for technological development.
Digital Government
'Computer Chaos' at 20: Back where we started
A key contributor to Clinger-Cohen argues that federal IT has failed to take advantage of the tools that law provided.
Cybersecurity
Unauthorized Persons in Two Hospitals Peep into Rob Ford’s Patient Records
Healthcare and Public Health // Toronto, Canada
Emerging Tech
10 Crazy Devices the Secret Service Could Use to Put the Kibosh on Fence Jumping
Terminator-like "RoBo," modeled after first dog Bo, should replace human agents.
Cybersecurity
Infographic: Are We Prepared for Major Cyberattacks?
Large-scale cyberattacks could do serious damage.
Emerging Tech
Tech Companies Spend Big on Midterm Elections
Google's campaign spending has grown fortyfold in the past eight years.
People
DeSalvo shifts focus from health IT to Ebola crisis
HHS's national coordinator for health information technology has been named acting assistant secretary for health, effective immediately.
Digital Government
US Turns to 3-D Printing for Key Technology Behind Rocket Launches
The Pentagon could field an alternative to the Russian-made RD-180 rocket engine faster, but the technology is unproven.
Modernization
Will This Google App Really Reinvent Email?
Google’s Inbox is not an email app. It is a personal assistant, a tool for reminders, and a way to quickly scan incoming information all in one.
Cybersecurity
UC Davis Doctor’s Email Hacked
Healthcare and Public Health // California, United States
Digital Government
NGA releases unclassified mapping tool for Ebola relief
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants to support Ebola relief with a customizable mapping tool.
Cybersecurity
At CIS, they DID(IT)
James Tunnessen has instilled a sense of urgency in the IT team as head of digital innovation and development at Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Digital Government
Irony Alert: Booz Allen Wins Cybersecurity Contract
Company will provide support to Defense CIO
Modernization
A mountain of net neutrality comments, a privacy paradox, ransomware warnings and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Is open source really a security concern?
A new report suggests common components contain serious vulnerabilities, but an open source advocate argues that's only half the data.
Ideas
GSA’s Green Proving Grounds Wants Government to be on the Greening Edge
The next smart light bulb or building design could wind up in the Green Proving Grounds program first.
Cybersecurity