Emerging Tech
Imagining the U.S. Supreme Court Covered in Solar Panels
Project maps the potential for installing solar power on every square meter of every roof in certain locales.
Modernization
Agencies eye the possibilities of SDN
Software-defined networking is still in its infancy, but science-oriented networks already see the potential.
Cybersecurity
DHS gets first 'clean' audit
An independent auditor also found that the department's IT controls were among the significant deficiencies.
Cybersecurity
Energy IG Reports Dating to 2009 Foreshadowed Hack That Hit 104,000
For years, the department failed to encrypt sensitive data and fix application vulnerabilities that created an environment ripe for intrusion.
Acquisition
The simple path to better procurement
John Klossner sketches what it takes for acquisition officers to get to a win.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Shark Poker Player, Spam Bank IDs and Target Gay Center Clients
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization
FCC Deal Makes It Easier to Unlock Your Cellphone
Agreement comes after 114,000 people petitioned the White House.
Emerging Tech
The New Armor That Lets You Sense Surveillance Cameras
The spaulder gives a creepy little tap on the shoulder when it sense infrared light.
Cybersecurity
Data Stolen from 104,000 Energy Employees Was More Sensitive than First Thought
Developer noticed odd activity in system more than three weeks before the hackers got in, suggesting the situation could have been addressed earlier.
People
Deadline for Fed 100 is fast approaching
The awards honor individuals whose talents, leadership and dedication make federal IT better.
Digital Government
Battle Heats Up Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail
Contractor agrees to hand over docs to lawmakers despite agency objections.
Cybersecurity
VA still mum on IT security questions
When given the opportunity at a private briefing to respond to assessments and criticisms of the department's IT security posture, VA officials declined to comment.
Cybersecurity
No split between NSA and Cyber Command
Despite task force recommendations, the White House makes clear that Alexander's successor will play both roles.
People
Losing the tech talent sweepstakes
A new report says compensation and culture are the biggest obstacles keeping the government from hiring the best and brightest technology professionals.
Digital Government
IT Hiring to Get a Boost in 2014
More than 80 percent of CIOs plan to hire in the next six months.
Digital Government
HHS Asks Insurers for Leniency in Obamacare’s Opening Months
Sebelius wants them to allow late payments for those who miss Jan. 1 deadline.
Modernization
FCC Votes to Review Its Ban on In-Flight Calls
Commission votes 3-2 to revisit the decades-old rule.
Digital Government