Cybersecurity
Forget Your Password? No Problem -- Here are 4 Body Parts That Could Authenticate Your Identity Online
The future of passwords is clear: it doesn’t involve passwords.
Acquisition
DHS picks RSA Archer for CDM dashboard
The dashboard is designed to allow federal agencies to collect data and export customized reports.
Digital Government
Bill to Curtail NSA Surveillance Likely on Hold Until After the Election
Legislation to reform the government’s surveillance programs looks destined for a lame-duck session of Congress—and might not get touched at all until next year.
Digital Government
Making a 22,000-mile service call
DARPA is seeking robots that can do repair work on satellites in high orbits.
People
Millennial fever: Coming, going and succeeding
Being able to manage the churn that arises from millennials moving in and out of the workforce will be crucial to building an innovative federal IT culture.
Modernization
The critical role CIOs play in e-discovery
CIOs might initially feel out of place in the world of e-discovery, but their information expertise is essential to the process, writes Recommind's Phil Favro.
Cybersecurity
China Intercepts Researchers’ Google Searches
The government launched a "man-in-the-middle" attack against the search giant.
Cybersecurity
Security clearances, contractor oversight, NATO cyber and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Ideas
Interesting, Cool and Totally Random Things the Government is Trying to Auction Off
Need a fur coat? A watch? A lighthouse? GSA has you covered.
Digital Government
Government CIOs Say They Lack Resources to Manage Their IT
Nearly one-third says IT infrastructure is inadequate, survey finds.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Uncover Pakistanis’ Finances, Bug Korean Hacks and Exploit Celebs
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
What Does the Chief Technology Officer of a Country Do?
It’s not an easy question—during President Obama's administration, “technology” has meant different things at different times.
Digital Government
App Exposed Flight Data of Japan’s Air Force One for Years
Flightradar 24 tapped into the public satellite feed of Prime Minister Abe’s supposedly-covert aircraft.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists release banking information of Pakistani officials
Financial Services // Government (Foreign)
Digital Government
Is It Worth Creating a Pay Scale for Federal Cyber Pros?
Federal auditors think so, but the Office of Personnel Management says the field is still evolving.
Digital Government
Look for Next CTO to 'Execute, Execute, Execute,' Not Come Up With New Concepts
Aneesh Chopra discusses the role of government’s top technology expert.
Cybersecurity
Senator Demands Answers About iCloud Security Measures
Apple didn't comment on whether it plans to brief Sen. Jay Rockefeller's staff on the issue.
Modernization