Digital Government
Did Cat Litter Precipitate the Nuclear Waste Dump Fire?
Specifically, the organic variety is under scrutiny.
Cybersecurity
FCC Employees, Is Your Internet Running Sluggish Today?
Some website operators are slowing FCC staff's access to their sites in protest of potential paid Internet fast lane regulations.
Digital Government
Pentagon CIO Shuffle: Navy Exec Takes the Reins at Defense
Terry Halvorsen, who will become acting Defense CIO, hasn't always embraced his predecessor's initiatives.
Modernization
The state of cloud security
Industry giants say cloud security is a shared responsibility, with vendors providing the services and agencies responsible for creating secure apps and following standard practices.
Acquisition
Public-private group envisions 'acquisition of the future'
AOF brings together government and industry in an effort to chart a new course for acquisition overhaul efforts.
Digital Government
Is Broadband Internet A Public Utility?
If broadband Internet is reclassified as a public utility, Internet service providers would be subject to stricter and more developed regulation.
Modernization
News and notes from day 2 at FOSE
Highlights from the second day of the FOSE conference.
People
Mixing business with a procurement law degree
Steve Kelman applauds a new program at GWU -- and offers some suggestions for improving it.
Cybersecurity
NIST's dream: Integrating security into design
New guidelines offer best practices for information systems security.
Digital Government
The Library of Congress Wants to Destroy Your Old CDs (For Science)
That old Michael Jackson disc? You've probably been treating it wrong.
People
OFPP, FAI launch new acquisition training and certification
The revised FAC-C curriculum takes effect Oct. 1 and will align civilian agency training more closely with DOD's.
Digital Government
Pay Stalls for Mid-Level Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybersecurity certifications are a key contributing factor to career success.
People
Halvorsen named acting CIO at Pentagon
Terry Halvorsen,the Navy's CIO, will take over for the departed Teri Takai, at least temporarily.
Cybersecurity
Vietnam government sites defaced by Chinese hackers, as sea tensions ignite
Government (Foreign) // Hanoi, Vietnam
Digital Government
It’s Hard to Ban GPS Stations in Russia That Don’t Exist
Many media outlets seem to be confusing the Global Positioning System with a NOAA system for monitoring earthquake activity.
Digital Government
Russia Aims to Ground the Pentagon's Satellites
In sanction return-fire, Russia is cutting off access to rocket-engine sales and cutting the lifespan of the International Space Station.
Digital Government
Defense Plans to Replace 19-Year-Old Retiree Pay System
Time to leave the COBOL-based application behind.
Cybersecurity