Digital Government
New Credential for Health Care Security Professionals
Credential aims to ensure security and privacy practitioners have the core knowledge and skills.
Digital Government
Mobile challenges go beyond the technical
When developing mobile apps, federal agencies face a variety of obstacles in meeting users’ needs.
Emerging Tech
International Space Station Suffers Malfunction
There's no immediate threat to astronauts in orbit.
Cybersecurity
New cyber bill builds on DHS efforts
The measure targets critical infrastructure protection while providing no new regulatory authority for the Department of Homeland Security.
Cybersecurity
NSA Chief: Protecting Americans From Terrorism 'Like Holding a Hornet's Nest'
Domestic spying is the only way to do it, Alexander says.
Cybersecurity
Spires lands CEO post
The former DHS CIO will lead Resilient Network Systems, a San Francisco-based Internet software company.
Digital Government
Issa Charges Sebelius with Criminal Obstruction of HealthCare.gov Investigation
The House oversight chairman says the government can’t bar contractors from cooperating with his investigation.
Cybersecurity
NSA Spends $1 Billion on Crypto – A Fraction of Total Spy Budget, Researchers Say
Only 23 percent of the black intelligence budget goes to tech for bugging other IT systems worldwide.
Digital Government
Are VA Claims Accurate 90 Percent or 45 Percent of the Time?
It depends on how you count.
Digital Government
VA Offers Conflicting Accounts of Claims System's 'Spontaneous' Shutdowns
IG says VBMS issues were reported as recently as August.
Modernization
Japan Now Spends More on Mobile Apps Than Any Other Country
Per capita, the Japanese were spending 2.5 times as much on apps as Americans.
Digital Government
How to Fix Obamacare: Listen to Doctors
A doctor shares his views on what’s wrong with the Affordable Care Act.
Digital Government
Proposed Budget Deal Offers Stability for Federal IT
The plan may make it harder to recruit top tech talent, though.
Acquisition
Experts debate value of reverse auctions
Addressing fees and the need for oversight and guidelines would help avoid what one lawmaker called the trap of 'making it up as we go along.'
Emerging Tech
Far More People Sought Copies of Health Law Than Enrolled in Plans Online
Obamacare law is the most viewed document ever posted online by the Government Printing Office.
Digital Government
How Government IT Shops Can Learn From Starbucks
There are lessons in the coffee chain's business model.
People
Air Force strengthens CIO role
The CIO will have more influence on IT strategy and budgeting, and the Air Force will move some of its components to DOD's enterprise email.
Acquisition
Sebelius orders probe of website contracting
The HHS secretary is also calling for the creation of a chief risk officer position at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services tasked with reducing risks associated with major policy initiatives.
Digital Government