Digital Government
Data.gov Turns Five
The public repository for government data sets is nimble because it’s had to be.
Cybersecurity
Bill Would Let DHS Pay Cyber Workers as Much as the Pentagon Pays
A Senate panel advanced the legislation.
Digital Government
The House Science Committee Has Held More Hearings on Aliens Than on Climate Change
Debate about Earth's atmosphere isn't as fun as speculating on the atmospheres of other planets.
Digital Government
FITARA in play in House defense bill
The House is revisiting IT reform as part of the annual Pentagon policy measure, but it's not clear if the Senate will play ball.
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.
Modernization
Feds Could Save $20 Billion With Better IT Infrastructure Initiatives, Study Finds
Network capabilities remain a major hurdle.
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.
Cybersecurity
Muslims vandalize Bulgarian Orthodox Church site after physical attack on local mosque
Global Organizations // Nonprofit
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