Cybersecurity
Defense authorization bill boosts cybersecurity
A House panel’s version of the annual defense policy measure would authorize increased cyber funding and require the administration to report back to Congress on a range of IT-related issues.
People
Senate appropriators signal support for IT reform
Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel said there is room for "policy and discussions" around expanded agency CIO authorities, but expressed concern that legislation might fail to take into account unforeseen future circumstances.
People
How to pick a Rising Star
Nominations for the 2014 Rising Star awards are now open. Here's what you need to know to write a great one.
Cybersecurity
NSA funds 'science of cybersecurity' research
Four universities are participating through the creation of "lablets" -- small laboratories launched with a first-year cost of about $8 million.
Emerging Tech
Don’t Be Afraid of Robots—Be Afraid of Becoming One
We have moved beyond creating robots and software to do work for us.
Cybersecurity
Collaboration is wicked hard but essential
Cybersecurity demands leadership across agencies because of the widespread challenge it presents, says a new Brookings report.
Digital Government
Cancer Maps Show the Power and Limits of Data for Public Policy
You can learn a lot about people’s vulnerability from where they live, but other factors are tougher to track.
Acquisition
NIST eyes IT asset management for financial services industry
The agency and its partner, the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, are looking for collaborators on a model system to guard against cyberattacks.
Modernization
The Fingerprint Scanner You Don't Want on Your Smartphone
The FBI plans to offer agents smartphone apps for checking a suspect's biometric data against information in criminal records.
People
Q&A with Rep. Mac Thornberry
The Texas Republican tasked with overhauling DOD acquisition talked with FCW about his concerns and priorities.
Digital Government
How a Small Group of Entrepreneurs Transformed Government Services
Aneesh Chopra, the former federal chief technology officer, chronicles his experience in his new book, “Innovative State."
Modernization
Pentagon Smartphone Plan Is Off to a Slow Start
The Defense Department's program for adopting commercial mobile devices is officially operational, but problems remain.
Cybersecurity
The NSA Might Hire You If You Can Crack Their Coded Tweet
The challenge is 'part of recruitment efforts to attract the best and the brightest.'
Digital Government
Is a Biometric Immigration Exit System Worth $7 Billion?
And is the technology even there for it?
Digital Government
The Father of Wearable Computers Thinks Their Data Should Frighten You
'I can read most of your life from your metadata,' Alex Pentland says.
Digital Government
What You Need to Know About Checking Work Email After Hours
It may cause stress but lead to a better life, Gallup finds.
Acquisition
FAR Part 1: 'If it's not prohibited, it's allowed'
Steve Kelman reflects on what could be the most important sentence in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Cybersecurity
Former Unisys exec joins ICE as CIO
Kevin Kern replaces Thomas Michelli, who took over as deputy CIO of the Coast Guard in February.
Cybersecurity
How Computer Viruses Get Their Names
From Heartbleed to Koobface, these digital threats get named in a variety of ways.
Emerging Tech