Emerging Tech
Coming in 2014: Facebook Across Government
When the NRC joins the social media site in the spring, all major agencies will be on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Emerging Tech
Agencies, Take Note: Social Media Doesn't Just Mean Facebook Anymore
Nearly half of online Americans use multiple social networking sites.
Emerging Tech
Drone Testing Could Soon Come to an Airfield Near You
The FAA has tapped six operators to examine the widespread use of remotely-piloted aircraft in domestic airspace.
People
Longtime GSA IT official calls it a day
John Ray’s federal civilian career spanned seven presidencies and predated the personal computer.
Modernization
FAA picks UAV test sites
The winners are in Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia.
Emerging Tech
Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting
The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.
Digital Government
HealthCare.Gov Passes 1 Million Enrollments
The milestone falls short of original goals.
Digital Government
When Does Technology Change Enough That the Law Should Too?
An NSA ruling defers to a 1979 decision, Smith v. Maryland. Should that case still matter?
Cybersecurity
NSA Intercepts Laptops Purchased Online to Install Malware
When remote access hacking strategies don't work, the agency goes old school.
Cybersecurity
The Ten Worst Hacks of 2013
From Beijing-sponsored espionage to Snowden’s NSA leaks, it was the year of political cyberspying.
Digital Government
OpenGov: We're number two!
Here's how the U.S. government scored on the inaugural Open Data Barometer.
People
Agencies face data deliverables in 2014
Some agencies have detailed schedules, others list overall goals, and a few appear to be behind the curve.
Cybersecurity
Payment card data stolen from diners at Boston restaurants
Food and Beverage // Massachusetts, United States
Digital Government
Analysis: Is NSA Surveillance Constitutional?
Depends on the judge, a Friday ruling in the agency's favor shows.
Cybersecurity
Target Says Encrypted PINs Were Stolen, Too
The retailer says it's confident the PINs remain secured after Black Friday data theft.
Digital Government
Massachusetts, Vermont Want Refunds for Troubled Obamacare Websites
CGI Federal engineered state-level exchanges, in addition to HealthCare.gov.
Emerging Tech
LG Thinks It’s Time You Started Chatting With Your Appliances—via Line
The brand's new washing machines, robotic vacuums and ovens will be able to accept remote instructions.
Modernization
Even in the Cloud, Japan and China Are at Odds
Japan’s National Information Security Center has asked government ministries to wean themselves off foreign-made typing apps.
Digital Government