Modernization
What Roat's move to DOT means for FedRAMP
Bottlenecks remain a concern, but observers expect a smooth transition.
Cybersecurity
Snowden: NSA Caused Massive Internet Blackout in Syria
In a new interview, the fugitive leaker claims the spy agency accidentally took down Syria’s Internet during its prolonged civil war.
Acquisition
Army hits reset button on intelligence-sharing system
The next phase of the $5 billion Distributed Common Ground System will likely be open to bidders in fiscal 2016.
Modernization
We're the government. Trust us.
As more citizen services move online, agencies are struggling to strike a balance between convenience and security with online identity proofing.
Cybersecurity
Hacked Yahoo News Tweet Reports Atlanta Ebola Outbreak
“WTF,” one commenter replied. “Change your password.”
People
Sylvia Burns promoted to Interior CIO
The department’s new chief information officer had served as acting CIO since March.
Cybersecurity
Hacked Yahoo! News twitter feed reports Atlanta Ebola outbreak
Healthcare and Public Health
Modernization
Imitation is flattery: BlackBerry, Samsung emulate strategies to lure DOD clients
BlackBerry is still the incumbent in a sensitive market, but Samsung has invested in security to try to turn the tables.
Emerging Tech
Can You Profile a Suitcase? You Could Win a $15,000 Prize
To save time inspecting low-risk bags, TSA wants to link baggage tags with passengers’ personal data.
Digital Government
Re-Opening of Nuke Waste Dump ‘High Priority’ for Moniz
Plan expected by end of September.
Acquisition
TechFAR, Digital Playbook get tentative thumbs up
The new tools are a first step, but critics still contend that federal acquisition rules are outdated when it comes to buying IT.
People
The REAL regulatory challenge of agile development
Steve Kelman argues that TechFAR's problem with agile is at the task order level, not the contract level.
Digital Government
Big Brother Is Already Watching Your Driving … And It's Your Fault
This has long been a nightmare scenario for privacy advocates.
People
Analytics could drive the future of VistA
The next generation of VA's electronic health record should see benefits from agency advances in predictive analytics.
Acquisition
HHS releases first RFP under Buyers Club
Procurement adviser Mark Naggar hopes the solicitation will become a model for innovative acquisition.
Cybersecurity
Standardizing complaints, sharing cyber info and tracking Ebola
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity