People

CHCOs seek improved training, hiring flexibility

As agency budgets continue to flatline, federal human resources executives see a need to transform the way the government recruits, hires, trains and rewards employees.

Modernization

Connected Cars Face One Big Problem: Staying Connected

As anyone who has ever driven through a mountainous region or remote stretch will know, it can be hard catching a signal strong enough to even make a phone call.

Cybersecurity

eBay Tells Users to Change Their Passwords After Cyberattack

Compromised employee log-in credentials were first detected about two weeks ago.

Cybersecurity

Senate panel approves DHS cyber hiring measure

The bill is aimed at giving the Department of Homeland Security more flexibility in hiring cybersecurity specialists.

Cybersecurity

Infrastructure cyber intrusion: A cautionary tale

ICS-CERT typically does not provide much detail when reporting incursions, but it made an exception for two recent cases to highlight the dangers.

Modernization

DOD turns to FedRAMP and cloud brokering

Civilian agencies' approach to cloud security is now a key part of the Pentagon's process.

Digital Government

Personnel Reform and Better Technology Are Intrinsically Linked

It isn't enough to ask employees to do more with less -- they must do things differently.

Digital Government

Accused Proliferator May Try to Build Ballistic-Missile Parts

Newly uncovered information suggests Chinese businessman Li Fangwei has obtained substantial stakes in a number of sensitive enterprises.

Digital Government

New Mexico Sees 'Imminent' Danger From Nuclear-Waste Barrels

New Mexico Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn gave Los Alamos National Laboratory until Wednesday to propose steps for locking down the barrels.

Digital Government

Paper Medical Records Are Vanishing Into the Cloud

Going in for a checkup with your physician? You'll probably see a screen, too.

Cybersecurity

Veterans and the cybersecurity gap

Vets need jobs. Everybody needs cyber-specialists. And situational awareness could be the thread to connect the two.

Digital Government

Women Are Still Scarce in IT Leadership Roles

Researchers expect a decline in female CIOs will reverse in coming years.

Cybersecurity

Should U.S. Hackers Fix Cybersecurity Holes or Exploit Them?

Maybe someday we'll patch vulnerabilities faster than the enemy can use them in an attack, but we're not there yet.

People

Building the systems for innovation

Federal agencies can't operate like Silicon Valley startups, but even the largest organization can manage for great innovation.

Cybersecurity

Survey: Abuse of Network Access Privileges Is Rampant

Agencies are more concerned about insiders leaking citizens’ and partner organizations’ information than their own business data.