People
Chief acquisition officer leaves GSA for White House
Anne Rung replaces Joe Jordan as administrator of OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Digital Government
Senator aims to boost use of stolen-passport database
Sen. Charles Schumer’s proposal would block countries from the visa waiver program if they don’t use Interpol’s travel document service.
Digital Government
U.S. to cede control of Internet naming system
When ICANN's contract to manage the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority expires at the end of September 2015, the function will be switched to a private, stakeholder-based group.
Cybersecurity
Computer virus infects 5,400 hospital patient records
Healthcare and Public Health // Colorado, United States
Cybersecurity
The Internet of Things Means More Things to Hack
It's great that more everyday items have online capabilities, but it's also a whole new world of cyber vulnerability.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Channel Biebs, Avenge Russian Occupation and Target Turkish Officials
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Strange but True: Snakes, Rodents Plague DISA's Fort Huachuca Buildings
Too bad varmints don't help gadget tests.
Digital Government
Pentagon Pegs Cost of New Electronic Health Record at $1.5 Billion
Defense also plans new medical information exchange to share data with VA.
Acquisition
NASA to extend SEWP IV by 6 months
Extension intended to provide smooth transition to SEWP V.
Modernization
Three routes to FedRAMP: Choose wisely
The most common path is gaining a provisional authority to operate from the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board, but that might not be the best choice for every vendor.
People
Financial system for HealthCare.gov lags
In January, the government warned of the potentially dire consequences if the financial management back end of HealthCare.gov were not up and running by mid-March. Mid-March has arrived, and the system has not yet been built.
Emerging Tech
The Future of Robotics Is Soft and Squishy
Materials like silicone allow for better movement in robots.
Digital Government
Harvard's Looking for a 'Wikipedian in Residence'
The school's Houghton Library is seeking someone to help make its collections as accessible as possible.
People
GSA's cloud computing program manager retiring
Katie Lewin is leaving government for a position with CSC.
Digital Government
For Tech Pros, There Is Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Federal agencies can't match private-sector perks, but meaningful work is also a draw.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Hiring Could Take a Hit Under Marijuana Mandate
The government hopes stimulating work is enough of a draw for ethical hackers.
Cybersecurity