Digital Government
VA Failed to Protect Critical Computer Systems, Audit Finds
Department servers and networks lack vital security protections.
Cybersecurity
Iranian hackers likely targeted U.S. officials
The hacking project used Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to target high-ranking members of the defense and diplomatic establishment.
Digital Government
The Link Between STEM Training and Civil Rights
Sixty years after a landmark Supreme Court decision, education in the United States remains separate and unequal for many.
Emerging Tech
You Can Now Get a 3D Printer for Under $200
Three-dimensional printing is about to get a whole lot easier, cheaper, and more user-friendly.
Modernization
Mobile Is Eating Global Attention: 10 Graphs on the State of the Internet
Online photo sharing has sextupled in two years. Nigerians are on their phones 30 percent more than Americans. We now spend more time on mobile than on print and radio combined.
Digital Government
Google Just Confirmed Everything People Fear About Diversity in Tech
Women make up 30% of the company’s total workforce, while only 2% of the company’s U.S. workforce is black.
Acquisition
Pentagon running behind on contracting database
Though the contracting system is relatively low-tech -- its underlying application cost less than $1 million -- it could have profound implications for DOD policy planning.
Modernization
Smoothing the path to the cloud
TechAmerica releases a guide for agencies looking to move infrastructure and data to the cloud.
Modernization
Vice chair promoted to top spot at FirstNet
Longtime telecom exec Sue Swenson replaces Sam Ginn at the agency leading an effort to build a nationwide, interoperable public safety mobile broadband communications network.
Cybersecurity
Cyberspies Seen Targeting U.S. Plans on Iran Nuclear Work
The effort involved the use of a fabricated news group to establish social-media connections with personnel in foreign governments and companies.
People
OPM merges security investigation databases
The Office of Personnel Management hopes combining databases on those with access to clearance investigations will bolster security.
Cybersecurity
Should You Need a License to Practice Cybersecurity?
The government should sponsor a national body to ensure cyber professionals are qualified for their jobs, a military expert says.
Modernization
DARPA's micro-tech office returns to its roots
With bio-engineering projects now handled by a dedicated office, MTO is looking at spectrum use and extending Moore's Law.
Digital Government
Expert: Curbing Tech Transfers Isn't Stopping Nuclear Proliferation
R. Scott Kemp argues that policymakers are overly reliant on limiting international market access to certain sensitive technologies.
Cybersecurity
Authorities apprehend duo for hacking accounts of Ecuador’s president
Government (Foreign)
Digital Government
VA’s Convoluted Patient Scheduling Starts with a ‘Helpline’ Call
Data collected on one computer was printed out for re-entry into another system, often months later.
Digital Government
Preparing for a Shortage of Feds in Science and Tech
Six steps can help agencies formulate their STEMM succession plans.
Digital Government
New Plan for New Mexico Power Line: Bury the Missile Range Parts
Burying the line addresses Pentagon objections, but it’s expensive.
Digital Government
Sexual Harassment and Bullying at VA Phoenix Medical Facilities?
IG investigating complaints.
Digital Government