Cybersecurity
Edward Snowden Reportedly Now Has a Job Doing Tech Support
The NSA leaker will start his mysterious new job Friday, his lawyer says.
Modernization
GSA consolidates data centers, IT ops
The agency plans to centralize its regional IT operations under CIO Casey Coleman.
Digital Government
Why Delaying Obamacare Has Insurers Freaking Out
Delays in key aspects of the law's implementation could yield higher premiums for those who have insurance.
People
Archuleta confirmed to head OPM
The vote for what is normally an uncontroversial position was unusually partisan.
Cybersecurity
Chinese and Russian spies allegedly guzzled Finnish communications
Government (Foreign) // Finland
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Crashes for Congress, Risks Were Known and Other News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Cybersecurity
Researchers Find a Way to Hack Spanish Language HealthCare.gov
Hours after receiving a query by Nextgov, HHS fixed a security flaw in CuidadoDeSalud.gov that could allow hackers to steal personal information from enrollees.
Emerging Tech
The Best HealthCare.gov Movie
Congress thinks The Wizard of Oz is the best silver screen analogy but there are better ones out there.
Digital Government
How Much Do New Nuke Bomb Tail Fins Cost?
Hint: They have to fit onto the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Modernization
Pentagon Directs Defensewide Use of Army’s Mental Health Data Portal
The government owns the source code for the $900,000 system.
Digital Government
Get a Security Boost: Add More Women to Your Cyber Team
Women bring a diversity of experience that cybersecurity needs, report says.
Digital Government
Sebelius: HealthCare.gov Restriction Aimed to Avoid Glitches, Not Cause Them
A last-minute change forcing ‘window shoppers’ to register contributed to the site’s disastrous launch, vendor says.
People
Marlene Roush: Data science educator
As the rare person trained in mathematics, Roush teaches on campus and in the company conference room.
Digital Government
Big data: Border protection's first line of defense
DHS's Alan Bersin says the goal of border security should be to detect threats long before they reach the border.
Digital Government
Four Ways Agencies Can Spot Trends in Reams of Data
A big challenge is to proactively identify threats and security breaches.
Cybersecurity
NSA Hacked Google and Yahoo's Private Networks
The agency accessed fiber optic connections between servers, Snowden documents show.
Cybersecurity
NSA chief pushes back against legislative limits on data collection
Gen. Keith Alexander denies that spying efforts have gone too far.
Digital Government
Procurement officials explain new normal to contractors
'Adult conversations' needed to make some see budget realities of the next few years.
People
Sebelius takes responsibility for Obamacare system failures
Under scrutiny from lawmaker, the HHS secretary answers some key questions, but others remain open.
Emerging Tech