Cybersecurity

U.S. Promises Not to Sue Companies for Discussing Hacks

Feds want businesses to work together to thwart hackers -- and vulnerabilities like Heartbleed.

Digital Government

House Panel Votes to Halt Obama's Internet Power Transfer

Republicans worry Russia or China could seize control of the Internet.

Modernization

Feds to Facebook: Hands Off WhatsApp Data

FTC warns the social-media titan to uphold the privacy promises made to users of the mobile-chat app.

Digital Government

Senate passes Data Act

The version differs from the one the House passed in November, but lawmakers are confident the legislation will soon be going to the president.

Cybersecurity

Symantec simulation could be a recruiting tool

The two-day, closed-door exercise brought together contractors and defense agencies in a test of cyberwarfare.

Cybersecurity

Agencies react to 'Heartbleed' security hole

IRS.gov and HealthCare.gov remain secure, while GSA defends the reliability of open source software.

Cybersecurity

CDX pits NSA hackers against service academies

The Cyber Defense Exercise, now in its 14th year, is designed to put classroom lessons to use in the real world.

Cybersecurity

The Heartbleed Bug Shows How Fragile the Volunteer-Run Internet Can Be

It's the worst thing to happen to the Internet since it became a mass medium in the early 2000s, one CEO says.

Acquisition

GSA moves toward category management

The agency is using its experience with the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative to adopt targeted buying practices similar to those used in the private sector.

Digital Government

HealthCare.gov Still Glitchy for Medicaid Enrollees

The size of the problem is hard to pinpoint, as experiences vary by state and info is largely anecdotal.

Digital Government

NOAA, NASA finalists in web design competition

The Webby awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.

Cybersecurity

Heart health center posts click-through ad to announce e-records breach

Healthcare and Public Health // Texas, United States

Emerging Tech

Is It Time for the U.S. to Partner With China in Space?

One of America's biggest rivals could also be its next best ally in the cosmos.

People

OMB seeks more money to tackle IT effectiveness

Budget Director Sylvia Burwell identified three management issues that need to be fixed to help IT procurement.

Cybersecurity

What You Need to Know About Heartbleed, the New Security Bug Scaring the Internet

You'll have to change all of your passwords, and temporarily avoid any site known to be vulnerable.