Cybersecurity

Foreign cyber adversaries on the rise

Increasingly, hackers are not motivated by the prospect of easy money. Now they're after our secrets.

Digital Government

Troubled Navy Yard Radio System Was Operated by Army

System failed during shooting, following complaints dating back to 2009.

Digital Government

Senate kicks CR back to House

Sen. Chuck Schumer: 'We will not be extorted' by House Republicnas trying to tie funding for the government to a delay of the health care reform law.

People

Faraway disasters could hinder SEWP

NASA's new IT contract will continue to support essential government activities during the government shutdown, but fires and floods around the world could have a more noticeable effect.

People

DISA gets new vice director

Maj. Gen. Alan Lynn most recently served as commanding general of the Army's Network Enterprise Technology Command at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.

Digital Government

The Medical Device Industry Is Trying to Turn the Government Shutdown to Its Advantage

After all, corporate tax giveaways helped lead to a fiscal cliff compromise.

Cybersecurity

Britain’s New Cyberwar Strike Capabilities May Just Be Political Posturing

If you were envisioning a standing army of cyber-warriors, there’s reason to be skeptical.

People

It's about more than where you sit

Some readers felt the concerns of contractors about GSA's renovated office space were not particularly relevant. Are they right?

Cybersecurity

Austerity opponents sock Jordanian PM’s website

Government (Foreign) // Jordan

Digital Government

Obama Scooped by Iranian President's Tweet

Even world leaders can get twitchy fingers.

Digital Government

Five Reasons You Should Come to Nextgov Prime

Among others, meet some of the people who are challenging the status quo and making government work better.

Modernization

What a Government Game App Should (and Shouldn't) Look Like

CDC’s Solve the Outbreak app makes the grade but NASA’s Comet Question doesn’t.

Emerging Tech

Astronauts Are Leaving Hidden Messages in Outer Space

Sharpie notes and other indications astronauts were there.

Cybersecurity

What World Governments Are Most Likely to Snoop on Your Facebook?

In Barbados, it's very unlikely the Man will scoop private data from your account.

People

Shutdown planning is the new normal

The last time the government shut down, the Internet was in its infancy and the political landscape was different. Times have changed.

Digital Government

Hacked Data Brokers Could Spell Trouble for Obamacare

Health exchanges are expected to rely on information services vulnerable to identity thieves.

Digital Government

Cyber Execs' Competing Priorities Are Often at Odds With Each Other

Study identifies critical yet paradoxical security problems managers face.

Digital Government

Your essential catchup of the week's news

Shutdown fears, facial recognition and cyber-legislation's latest hurdle.

Digital Government

Take a Digital Joyride Through the Large Hadron Collider

The Street View tour of CERN is comprehensive and smashed-particle-free.