Cybersecurity
Hacker Breached NOAA Satellite Data from Contractor’s PC
Watchdog says it's a bad idea for personnel to access NOAA systems using personal computers
Digital Government
How IT reform could still pass Congress this year
Precious little time is left for legislative action, but Alan Balutis explains why FITARA and other reform efforts still have a chance.
Modernization
NASA seeks input on data center consolidation strategies
The agency wants proposals for short-term and long-term fixes.
Cybersecurity
Hackers raided Israeli contractors that built Iron Dome missile shield
Defense Industrial Base
Cybersecurity
Philippine government website hacked to spike page rank of gambling site
Government (Foreign)
Modernization
EPA Doesn’t Know How Much It Uses the Cloud, IG Finds
The agency says it has 11 cloud contracts, but the IG doubts that number.
Digital Government
Did a Misplaced Glove Cause Nuke Waste Dump Fire?
There goes the organic kitty litter theory.
Emerging Tech
4 Reasons Why the Internet of Everything Will Require a New Breed of IT Pros
IoE will demand a workforce shift.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Probe Dominion Power Staff, Bankroll Pickpockets’ Airfare to London, and Raid a Charity
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Virtual Border Fence Project Halted After Raytheon Protest
GAO: DHS 'prejudiced' the contract during a botched competition for the $145 million surveillance project.
Cybersecurity
Moving targets, Logan kiosks and industry's view of LPTA
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Agencies Still Plugging Gaps in Smart Card Security
An HHS audit detailed a total of six shortcomings with the agency’s handling of smart cards.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX Scores an Early Win in its Lawsuit Against the US Government
SpaceX had charged the government with violating fair contracting procedures in its lawsuit.
Modernization
Amazon’s Cloud Price War With Google Is Starting to Hurt
Amazon Web Services, Amazon’s cloud-computing business, is now mature enough to affect Amazon’s overall numbers.
People
Do you know who will follow you?
Editor-in-Chief Troy K. Schneider says agencies could learn from the private sector's approach to succession planning.
Digital Government
USGS shakes up earthquake maps
An updated National Seismic Hazard Map reminds that the risks extend far beyond California.
People
State Department: Crash not 'malicious'
The Consular Consolidated Database is operating at limited capacity after a glitch crippled it July 19.
Cybersecurity
European Central Bank Blackmailed After Data Breach
Hackers obtained personal details of individuals who had registered for ECB events.
People