Cybersecurity

Obama greenlights next NSA/CyberCom chief

As expected, Michael Rogers will succeed Keith Alexander.

Emerging Tech

Japan's Drivers Must Obey Traffic Robots

Entering a construction zone in Tokyo can involve interactions with waving humanoids.

People

Coleman's parting thoughts at GSA

Her farewell blog post recaps accomplishments and handicaps future tech. Plus, the GSA Training and Expo has been canceled for the second year.

Digital Government

Lessons from the World's Most Tech-Savvy Government

An Estonian shares his country's strategy for navigating the digital world.

People

Werfel officially out of government

After wrapping up his acting duties at IRS, former OMB controller looks to the private sector.

Digital Government

How Is Bitcoin Taxed? The IRS Doesn't Know

Absent any guidelines, investors in the virtual currency will have to muddle through tax season.

Emerging Tech

The Biggest Hurdle for Self-Driving Cars: Congress

Engineers are getting past the technical obstacles but lawmakers aren't updating the rules of the road.

Acquisition

Procurement contests get their due

As Challenge.gov is recognized by the Ford Foundation and Harvard's Kennedy School, Steve Kelman explains why contests are a big deal.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Lift F-35 Plans, Infiltrate FBI Press Office

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Digital Government

Analysis: Five Years Later, U.S. Drone Use on the Decline

But key questions -- including how targets are chosen and an official civilian death count -- remain unanswered.

Emerging Tech

The Databases That Facial-Recognition Apps Need to Survive

Ensuring legal and social pressure demands responsible behavior.

Emerging Tech

Important Space News: Weird, Mystery Rock Found on Mars

Astronomers are trying to figure how a rock shaped like a jelly doughnut has suddenly appeared out of nowhere on the surface of Mars.

Acquisition

What happens after the FedRAMP deadline?

Non-compliant cloud providers could cause an oversight problem for the agencies they serve, but beyond that the repercussions remain in flux.

Acquisition

Supply-chain rules could blindside vendors

Some contractors could be excluded from working with the Pentagon without knowing they have been excluded, an industry group says.

Cybersecurity

What does NSA fallout mean for cyber?

Aside from addressing immediate privacy concerns, the president’s overhaul plan will set precedents to be applied to future cybersecurity operations.

Digital Government

Obamacare Enrollment Tops 3 Million

That’s still far shy of the White House goal of 7 million enrollees by March 31.

Digital Government

Federal Telework Surge Could Save $14 Billion Annually

Feds who telework twice a week save $16,000 annually, calculator says.

Cybersecurity

The FBI Is Warning Retailers to Expect Hackers, Because Pain Is Inevitable

The bureau has discovered 20 cases that used software similar to what was used against Target.