Digital Government

Satellite launch delay extends time with no backup

A six-month launch delay for NOAA's next-generation geostationary satellites could mean the agency will violate its policy of always having a backup weather satellite in orbit.

Cybersecurity

Spies who struck a federal cyber vendor are back -- in Japan

Government (Foreign) // Manufacturing // Media // Technology // Japan

Cybersecurity

Tin foil hat crowd stifles mom-and-pop store payments

Financial Services // Manufacturing // Missouri, United States

Digital Government

Q&A: Author Says Pentagon Underreported Nuclear-Weapon Accidents

Eric Schlosser worries there's not enough public awareness about the danger such weapons still pose.

Modernization

BlackBerry May Sell for 6% of Company's Peak Stock Price

Largest shareholders float deal to take company private.

People

OMB updates financial reporting rules

The new framework changes the way agencies comply with the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act.

Digital Government

Obamacare on track despite IT hiccups

The federal health insurance exchanges are miscalculating some premium costs, but an Oct. 1 launch is still expected.

Digital Government

Staffing Shortages Keep IT Executives Awake at Night

Survey shows tech leaders worry about regulatory compliance and security.

Cybersecurity

Just a (recognized) face in the crowd

DHS's Science & Technology Directorate tests facial recognition software at a hockey arena.

Cybersecurity

Bill allows DHS choice of biometrics

Lawmakers have chosen not to specify which biometrics a visa entry/exit system should use.

Digital Government

Independent Review of NSA Surveillance May Not Be 'Independent'

Panel called 'an arm of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.'

Digital Government

BlackBerry Postpones Launch of Messaging System

Delay comes after company announced steep losses and job cuts.

Cybersecurity

Insider threat grows more ominous

In the era of Edward Snowden, the government is searching for solutions.

Modernization

IBM Calls Amazon Unprepared to Secure Intelligence Data

The companies are embroiled in a lawsuit over a $150 million contract to build a computer cloud for the CIA.

Cybersecurity

Postal Service Prepares to Sell Email Encryption

USPS applies to trademark products aimed at preventing nongovernment snoops from hacking customers’ online transactions.