People
Shutdown could cripple apps
Private-sector apps that rely on government data could be stuck without updates until the government reopens.
People
Insurance exchanges open
Obamacare's public-facing presence opens with a few glitches, high demand.
Digital Government
PandaCam, the Star of the Shutdown
As a massive bureaucracy closes for business, the National Zoo offers a lesson in digital news production.
Emerging Tech
The Shutdown Will be Tweeted -- Just Not Officially
Most government Twitter and Facebook profiles are dark, but some feds are documenting the shutdown from personal accounts.
Cybersecurity
Is FISMA why NSA influenced NIST?
The Computer Security Act of 1987 limited the NSA's ability to control certain government systems, but that changed 15 years later when FISMA was enacted.
People
Feds' speaking engagements fall victim to closure
As the shutdown unfolds, some events will be modified or even canceled. Here's a look at some early effects.
Digital Government
Your Body Is the Next Frontier in Cybercrime
An increasing number of in-body devices may prove vulnerable.
People
Public sector's push toward risk management paying off
Agencies are doing better than the private sector at integrating risk into cybersecurity decisions, study finds.
Cybersecurity
DHS takes step forward on ID management
Contract with HP Enterprise Services will support DHS's internal security capabilities.
People
Feds' social media updates among shutdown casualties
Many of the employees who maintain agency Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest accounts will be furloughed until the shutdown ends.
Digital Government
How the Shutdown Will Affect One Quiet, Crucial Set of Satellites
Even programs, like Landsat, that remain operational suffer under the shutdown.
Emerging Tech
Solar Panels Could Be Next on the Shopping List for British IKEA Shoppers
Systems will go for about $9,200 in UK stores.
Emerging Tech
Dear NASA, Happy Birthday! To Celebrate, We're Shutting You Down. Love, Congress
Even Curiosity, our little rover on Mars, is getting furloughed.
People
7 feds to follow on Twitter
Following @stevenvDC is all well and good, but these agency IT leaders are truly taking part in the Twitter conversation.
Digital Government
Watching the drama from Sweden
It's not just Washington tracking the federal funding dysfunction, Steve Kelman reports.
People
Shutdown begins
As Congress fails to reach agreement on funding measures, OPM guidance provides information to furloughed feds.
Digital Government
Twitter’s IPO Avoids Delay: SEC Can Stay Open for Weeks Amid Shutdown
Twitter plans to make its IPO filing public this week.
Digital Government
Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies
I, on the other hand, will be getting good rest to continue reporting this insanity tomorrow.
Digital Government