Cybersecurity

White House review group issues intelligence reform report

The 300-page report is aimed at balancing national security concerns with protections for privacy and civil liberties.

Digital Government

Battle Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail Reaches House Leadership

Pelosi is seeking a classified briefing to discuss the cybersecurity risks of releasing some contractor documents.

People

OPM telework report highlights government progress

Although the number of federal teleworkers has risen to 300,000, that's still less than one-third of those eligible to do so.

Digital Government

Nearly Half of Feds Deemed Eligible to Telework

OPM releases 2013 telework report.

Acquisition

Beyond better buying power: DOD acquisition reform needs a boost

A key finding of a new study: Competition can prod incumbents to perform well and incentivize others to come in and produce better solutions.

Cybersecurity

Let Supreme Court Decide if NSA Surveillance Is Constitutional, Key Senator Says

Lawmakers have been assuming the program is legal, Feinstein says.

Digital Government

Insurance Companies Are Making a $500 Million Bet on Obamacare

With HealthCare.gov basically fixed, insurers prepare a half-a-billion-dollar battle for new customers.

Modernization

Go open to transform legacy systems

Open-source service-oriented architecture can unlock the door to modernizing the government's legacy capabilities.

Digital Government

Federal Job Satisfaction Drops to 10-Year Low

The rankings are not reflective of employee views of the shutdown.

Acquisition

IT reform bill introduced in Senate

A bipartisan pair of appropriators wants to proceed with at least part of FITARA as stand-alone legislation.

People

Report: Plummeting morale threatens government output

The 2013 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey paints a picture of federal workers disheartened by furloughs, pay freezes and budget uncertainty.

Cybersecurity

FEMA expands disaster crowdsourcing

A new app feature allows users to upload photos and report incident information from their smartphones.

Cybersecurity

Target offered hackers Black Friday sale

Financial Services // Manufacturing // United States

Cybersecurity

Couple of laptops filched could affect 800,000 insurance members

Healthcare and Public Health // New Jersey, United States

Digital Government

Congress Limits Russian Sat Nav Monitor Stations in U.S.

System would have to be installed by U.S. citizens.

Digital Government

Fed IT Reform Bill Introduced in Senate, Spurred by HealthCare.gov

Similar legislation passed a House committee earlier this year.

Digital Government

What you Need to Know About Health IT Apps

The Veterans Affairs Department has begun rolling out custom-designed medical apps as part of a larger effort to make health care something patients can carry in their pockets.

Digital Government

Congress Directs the Pentagon to Appoint a Cyber Czar

The new position would have a broad portfolio, including oversight of all cyber missions, both offensive and defensive.