Cybersecurity
McConnell: Laws and policies 'have not kept pace' with cyber threats
Former DNI says increased information-sharing, comprehensive legislation and international agreements are key.
Cybersecurity
The key to cost-effective cybersecurity
Leaders need to understand their responsibilities for achieving sound information security and managing IT-related security risks.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Visits Surge Ahead of Obamacare Enrollment Deadline
Consumers must try to sign up for a plan by March 31.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Bugs and 16 Other Ways to Qualify for an Obamacare Extension
The administration releases a long list of loopholes to the enrollment deadline.
Digital Government
Boehner Supports End to NSA Mass Surveillance
The House speaker backs moderate legislation from the Intelligence Committee.
People
Lawmakers propose 3.3% federal pay hike
Although the measure stands little chance of becoming law, it provides a rhetorical launching pad for Democrats who accuse the GOP of demonizing federal workers.
Modernization
'The end of hype for cloud'
The next step in making the most of cloud services is establishing effective acquisition strategies for federal agencies.
Digital Government
How One College Went From 10% Female Computer-Science Majors to 40%
Changing the name of the intro class to be more creative and inclusive is just one step.
Modernization
Military Green Lights Amazon Cloud for Defensewide Use
Decision based on FedRAMP tests and additional security controls.
Digital Government
Don’t Listen to Google and Facebook: The Public-Private Surveillance Partnership Is Still Going Strong
And real corporate security is still impossible.
Digital Government
Agencies back in planning mode
The budget deal struck in January has introduced a semblance of predictability for feds and contractors.
Digital Government
Edward Snowden: NSA Reforms Mark 'A Turning Point'
The face of the anti-spying movement speaks out on Obama’s plan to reshape government surveillance.
Digital Government
IT Grads Rank 14 Agencies as Top Employers
NASA, NSA and the FBI compete with Google, Facebook and Amazon in new survey.
Digital Government
Why Obama and His NSA Defenders Changed Their Minds
It was a legislative deadline, not a religious conversion, that changed the president's posture.
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Deadline Extended for HealthCare.gov Victims
Consumers who say they tried to sign up for health coverage before the March 31 deadline will get more time.
Emerging Tech
Here’s What a Cyclone Looks Like From Space—in 3D
NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement mission returns its first images.
People
Pentagon Deputy CIO Carey retires
Robert J. Carey served in a variety of defense-related positions in a a career that spanned more than three decades.
Digital Government
The latest in Chinese IT
Steve Kelman reports that Chinese firms are advancing beyond knockoffs to produce real innovations.
Digital Government