Digital Government
Greenpeace Spy Blimp Spies on NSA Spy Center
A 135-foot-long blimp flew over the agency’s Utah supercomputer compound to protest mass government surveillance.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Say ‘Yo, Musk,’ Poison AskMen.com, Cause iPhone Heartbleed Failure
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization
Disruptive defense tech, IC transparency, GSA's newest BPAs and a $427M bid protest
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Who’s Behind the Supply of Russian Rocket Engines to the US Is Still a Murky Question
While the US is issuing ultimatums and threatening to jack up sanctions on Russia, it appears the limited restrictions deployed so far aren’t always working.
Digital Government
The Internet Is Fracturing Into Separate Country-Specific Networks
Fierce and rising geopolitical conflict over control of the global network threatens to create a balkanized system.
Cybersecurity
DHS plans for cybersecurity in interconnected world
Experts praise quadrennial review for increased detail, but wish for more guidance on information-sharing.
Digital Government
Training Key to Federal IT Reform
Government IT workers say training would boost their confidence in making better IT decisions.
People
Food for thought: CIOs as venture capitalists
A new report argues that IT executives need a new mindset.
Modernization
Google’s Latest Empire-Building Tactic: Cheap Phones
The company announced its AndroidOne initiative that will allow makers of cheap smartphones produce them more quickly.
People
Calling all women in IT
New research highlights the untapped potential of a more gender-balanced workforce.
People
CFPB's Ashwin Vasan: Build teams with 'a passion for doing things differently'
The CIO for the government's youngest agency says that even in start-up mode, building a culture of innovation is tricky.
Digital Government
How Close is the Government Really to Broad Cloud Adoption?
Federal cloud use is beginning to show signs of wider implementation.
Modernization
Tech Industry Nervous Others Will Suffer Aereo's Fate
The Supreme Court ruling creates legal uncertainty around cloud computing.
Modernization
The Long-Awaited Switch to Android-First App Development Hasn’t Happened Yet
Most promising app startups with venture capital investments are either building apps for iOS and Android simultaneously or are still iOS-only.
Cybersecurity
US and Germany Face Off on Soccer and Spying
Internet governance was on the agenda at Thursday’s bilateral cyber meeting.
Acquisition
Census, cyber, satellites and soccer
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Hacker Attacks and Pressure From Beijing Are Killing Free Speech in Hong Kong
Last week, targeted attacks briefly took down websites belonging to Next Media, a media group that has often been critical of Beijing.
Modernization
Want to Search That Cell Phone? Better Get a Warrant
The Supreme Court laid down a marker for privacy in the smartphone era Wednesday—and Chief Justice John Roberts showed a surprising new savviness about technology.
Emerging Tech