Emerging Tech
Government-as-a-Platform: Why Agencies Must Embrace the Strategic Value of Open Data
Open data provides governments an opportunity to become innovation catalysts.
Digital Government
A Revolutionary Drone-Based Delivery Network Is Being Tested—in Bhutan
This drone project could save lives in far-flung rural communities—and perhaps pioneer the system globally.
Digital Government
The Infrastructure Africa Really Needs Is Better Data Reporting
The terrible state of statistical reporting in most of Africa means that it will be nearly impossible to gauge how effective recent infrastructure deals are.
Cybersecurity
Phased retirement, contractor performance, buying cyber threats and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Russia Grants Edward Snowden 3 More Years of Safe Harbor
The fugitive leaker will be able to travel abroad and in five years apply for Russian citizenship, according to his lawyer.
Cybersecurity
A CyberVor silver lining for feds?
While federal websites were likely in the mix of targets, experts said agencies complying with FISMA and other cybersecurity guidelines should be OK.
Modernization
DOT Plan to Make Skies No-Call Zone Might Cost Fliers a Pretty Penny
Airlines are opposing a ban on in-flight cell-phone calls—and they could make you pay for the right to travel in peace.
Modernization
EPA’s cloud computing conundrum
An IG report critical of the agency’s handling of its cloud services shows a “business as usual” approach to managing assets, says a Deltek analyst.
Acquisition
Innovation, the devil and the details
Industry representatives want more information from federal officials supporting their claims that new procurement programs won't compete with the private sector.
Cybersecurity
Spyware Maker Accused of Peddling to Autocrats is Gutted By Hacker
Clients, prices and tools of FinFisher-manufacturer Gamma Group leaked online.
Cybersecurity
Foreigners Probably Behind Break-in at DHS Background Check Contractor
Hack at USIS, already under fire for cutting corners, likely exposed information on agency employees.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: What the U.S. can teach Europe
European countries should take a cue from the U.S. and move from being reactive to proactive when it comes to cybersecurity policies, writes Titania's Edwin Bentley.
Acquisition
DHS suspends work with USIS after cyberattack
Background-check firm says the breach "has all the markings of a state-sponsored attack."
Cybersecurity
Bitcoin hacker who directed ISPs to do his bidding banked $83,000
Financial Services // Web Services
Cybersecurity
Activists broadcast anti-Communist messages on Chinese TV
Government (Foreign) // Media // Wenzhou, China
Cybersecurity
Attackers hit server containing passwords of Dublin college students
Education // Dublin, Ireland
Cybersecurity
Foreigners Probably Behind Break-in at DHS Background Check Contractor
Government Contractor
Modernization
How to Make Virtual Conferences Work
Increased federal mobile use gives agencies an opportunity to further leverage Web and video conferencing tools.
Emerging Tech