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
GSA Announces Plan to Simplify Federal Contracting
Initiative puts expert advice in specific acquisition categories.
Digital Government
Telework Week Saved Feds 14 Million Miles, $13 Million
The stats are in for the annual telework event.
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.
Cybersecurity
80,000 Employees of Federal Contractors Compromised in Cyberattack
Credit card info exposed in up to 25,000 of those cases, Deltek says.
Digital Government
Here Comes GSA's Next Governmentwide Telecom Contract Vehicle
Bids for inclusion in the Networx successor will be accepted in 2015.
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