Digital Government
White House to Agencies: We’ve Told You Enough About Software
OMB still rejects GAO recommendation to issue further guidance.
Modernization
Navy to Ditch NMCI for Microsoft in Cloud Email Pilot
Cost savings, efficiency and reliability behind move
Emerging Tech
FBI Plans Rapid DNA Dragnets
FBI could collect stop-and-swab genetic records in biometric ID database.
Modernization
Federal Regulators Force Shutdown of Fake Bitcoin-Mining Operation
At the FTC’s request, a federal court shut down Kansas-based Butterfly Labs, which had charged consumers thousands of dollars for out-of-date bitcoin computers.
Modernization
Is the Tide Turning Against Federal Telework?
It’s time and attendance versus getting work done.
Acquisition
What does it take to get agencies to give up spectrum?
Legislative proposals suggest giving agencies control of receipts of spectrum auction, but perhaps not enough to spur action.
Cybersecurity
Second Nude Data Dump Nets Kim Kardashian
Technique likely similar to J.Law hack, where Apple security protections apparently were bypassed.
Modernization
Five Reasons Why the Internet of Things May Already be Broken
There are some big obstacles before the internet of things can become a viable business.
Cybersecurity
HealthCare.gov changes and GCN honorees
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
How the Encryption Revolution Almost Didn’t Happen
The idea of public-key cryptography is surprisingly simple, once you've figured it out.
People
Hettinger out at TechAmerica
Less than a year after he arrived to calm the roiled waters at the tech industry association, Mike Hettinger has been dismissed as head of the group's public-sector practice.
Digital Government
FCC Plans Next Move on Net Neutrality
The commission hints at some possible new approaches for regulations.
Modernization
Surplus TSA airport scanner missed initial data scrubbing
One of 165 decommissioned scanners escaped with its data intact, but its hard drive was soon removed, according to an IG report.
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