Digital Government
Mining Federal Procurement Data for Companies and for Profit
GovTribe sees an opportunity in helping firms navigate the messy world of government contracting.
Digital Government
Telework, Cloud Are Shaking Up Federal Offices
Together, advances in telework, human resources planning, facilities management and IT are transforming agencies.
Digital Government
The Intelligence Community Needs a New Workforce Model
A pipeline of young talent is essential for addressing future threats.
Cybersecurity
Navy sysadmin went on hacking spree at sea
Government (U.S.) // Government (Foreign) // Telecommunications // United States, Bolivia
Emerging Tech
Why You Can't Fly a Drone at Yellowstone
The National Park Service says its ban on drones doesn’t just apply to Yosemite.
Cybersecurity
Feds: You Need to Fix Your TSP Passwords This Weekend
The federal retirement program website is changing its policy to stop giving identity thieves clues about how to crack employee passwords.
Cybersecurity
Daughter of deceased potential ID theft victim livid over delayed notice
Healthcare and Public Health // Ontario, Canada
Digital Government
Latinos Aren't Interested in STEM Fields and That's a Problem for Everyone
Asian Americans and whites are more drawn to science and engineering fields, but the labor pool is increasingly Latino.
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