Digital Government
How VA is driving telemedicine
The agency's scale, vision and customer base have put it on the leading edge. But that also means being the first to face technical and operational challenges.
Cybersecurity
Hacked veterans site could be compromising military intelligence
Defense Industrial Base // Government (U.S.)
Emerging Tech
Feds Shoot Down Drone Delivery of Valentine's Day Flowers
Your red roses and blue violets just got grounded.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How Hackers Stole 110 Million Americans’ Data From Target
It may be the biggest phishing catch of all time.
Digital Government
Obamacare Enrollment Drops in January From a December High
About 1.1 million new people enrolled in plans through HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces during the month.
Digital Government
Obama’s NSA Is Lying About Spying on Congress, Lamakers Charge
Reps. Issa, Sensenbrenner and Nadler want the Justice Department to clarify.
Digital Government
Defense Plans Secret Global Social Media Data Mining Project Based in Europe
Project aims to 'identify violent extremist influences.'
Modernization
Marines May Ditch DISA for Private Cloud to Host Combat Support System
Service also wants a single systems integrator for 15 personnel systems.
Digital Government
Lost Your CAC Card? Prove It, Pentagon Says
Employees attempting to obtain replacement CAC cards must verify theirs have been lost or stolen.
Cybersecurity
What Obama's New Cyber Standards Mean for Federal Contractors
The guidelines will likely be mandatory to win agency business.
Modernization
Air Force looks to shared services for help with IT acquisition
The Air Force is increasingly handling its IT purchasing problems by partnering with other Pentagon agencies and the private sector.
Cybersecurity
White House unveils cybersecurity framework
The primary targets of the National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines are the owners and operators of privately run critical infrastructure.
Emerging Tech
Is Microsoft’s Bing Spreading the Chinese Government’s Censorship Around the World?
Findings from the anti-censorship blog GreatFire.org suggest an ominous extension of the Great Firewall’s reach.
Digital Government
Real regs target virtual currency
The Treasury Department is targeting money transmitters, but personal use remains outside the realm of regulation, at least for now.
Digital Government
Rand Paul Sues the NSA in the Most Elaborate Email Collection Scheme in History
The senator will announce a class action suit against the agency for unconstitutionally scooping up Americans' telephone call data.
Emerging Tech
Can Vietnam Create the Next Silicon Valley?
The Communist Party's multimillion-dollar plan to develop the world’s next tech hub.
Digital Government
Salaries Are Rising for These Six IT Jobs
Fresh food and home cleaning services among perks offered workers with the most-sought skills.
People
Managing the IT talent portfolio
Agencies often overlook the importance of having a strategic management plan for one of their most valuable resources: The IT workforce.
Digital Government
Greetings from New Zealand
Steve Kelman, FCW's traveling professor, reports from a land without airport security.
Cybersecurity