Digital Government
After Heartbleed, Is Open Source More Trouble Than It’s Worth?
Technology leaders should take another look at the critical but oft-forgotten infrastructure their agencies are riding on.
People
What to make of USPTO's telework troubles
Amid the bad press and congressional inquiries, telework proponents stress that management, not location, is what matters.
Digital Government
House Staffers Banned From Wikipedia Over Anti-Transgender Edits
Human Rights Campaign calls on Boehner to investigate "troubling" edit to "Orange Is the New Black" actress's page.
Digital Government
GSA seeks ideas for shipping SaaS
Emphasis is on making the most of commercial off-the-shelf components.
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists Swipe Ferguson Officers’ Personal Data
It's unclear how much information was compromised.
Modernization
When NASA Moves Its Websites to the Cloud, Everyone Watches
WESTPrime migration reaches milestone.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Taint the Caribbean, Smuggle Patient Data, and Bring Gaza to Delaware
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Will Court Move Clear the Way to Mass Government Hacking?
A single warrant could authorize federal officials to inject malware into hundreds of suspects’ -- and victims’ -- computers.
Digital Government
Report: Todd Park to Step Down as Federal CTO
Park plans to move to Silicon Valley, where he will help recruit tech talent for government jobs.
Digital Government
Scientists Figure Out Why Grunts Groan
It’s the ever-increasing load, researchers at the International Congress on Soldiers' Physical Performance conclude.
Digital Government
New Navy Shipboard Net Key to Information Dominance
Upgraded network aims to automate cyber defense.
People
U.S. CTO stepping down
Todd Park is moving to Silicon Valley to recruit talent into federal IT ranks.
Cybersecurity
25,000 affected by USIS breach
DHS had already suspended work with the contractor in the wake of the breach, first revealed Aug. 6.
Digital Government
These Cute, Tiny Sensors Will Soon Be Watching You Everywhere
These beacons send unique Bluetooth radio pulses, which a mobile device can recognize.
People
More hands-on engagement promised at this year's ELC
As the government pivots to agile, this year's ACT-IAC leadership meeting hones in on practical problem solving.
Modernization
These Are the 25 Most Popular Mobile Apps in America
This is an interesting slice of the App Store, as it highlights active usage, not just one-time downloads or recent popularity.
Cybersecurity
New role for CIA's ex-CIO, Tor's secret bug-fixers and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
How Data Analytics Can Help Root Out Food Stamp Fraud
Advanced data analytics can help the Agriculture Department detect fraud early -- and even stop it from happening.
Cybersecurity