Cybersecurity
Hackers Usurp Dad’s Xbox, Drone Strike Triathelete and Loot Call Center
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Justice, FTC offer new encouragement for information sharing
A joint policy statement assures companies they can share cyberthreat information without violating antitrust laws.
Emerging Tech
NASA Tries to Cash In on Russia Tensions
The space agency isn't letting the Crimean crisis go to waste.
Acquisition
Why past performance must be part of acquisition reform
Past performance is one of the most important factors in contractor selection, and the government should do more to ensure that such information is accurate and objective.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Heartbleed not a threat to federal websites
Cybersecurity leader Larry Zelvin claims "core citizen-facing websites are not exposed to risks" from the security flaw.
People
And who will replace Burwell?
OMB director gets the nod to replace Sebelius, who is resigning from HHS
Digital Government
Senate Passes Bill Demanding Uniform Coding for Agencies' Spending Data
House lawmakers vow to get the DATA Act to the president's desk.
Emerging Tech
Government-Run Competitions Should Be About Markets, Not Prizes
That means knowing where you want the market to go but giving competitors flexibility to get there faster.
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