Emerging Tech

There's No Tech Roadmap for this Shutdown

The last time politicians closed government down, a cat named Socks ruled the first White House website.

Digital Government

Shutdown Torpedoes VA Efforts to Cut Claims Backlog

The department will no longer be able to support overtime for staff coping with the deluge of disability claims.

Cybersecurity

Restoring trust, international response eyed to boost cybersecurity

To hear some insiders tell it, the state of U.S. security is in shambles, with Edward Snowden, digital adversaries and a lack of cybersecurity legislation chipping away. But hope that the mess can be cleaned up persists.

People

Postal Service picks acting CIO

James Cochrane will temporarily replace Ellis Burgoyne, who has retired.

People

IT departments take shutdown hit

While exact numbers are unclear, many agencies are losing large portions of their IT staff to furloughs.

People

Deadlines, deliverables on hold

The government shutdown is taking an early toll on programs that were nearing milestones.

Cybersecurity

Three Shutdown Internet Scams to Avoid

Malicious emails are seeking your financial support to fund the government.

Digital Government

Despite Practical and Privacy Concerns, Doctors See Potential in Google Glass

The technology could improve contact among doctors and specialists and help train medical students.

People

Why are hard decisions hard? Complexity vs. courage.

Steve Kelman's research reveals that what makes many problems tough is the risks that decision-makers must take to solve them.

Modernization

Survey: Budget poses the biggest threat to federal IT

400 government IT decision-makers reveal their ambitions and worries for the coming year.

People

Moonlight might feel right, but ask first

Furloughed feds who want to take a temporary job can do so -- within limits.

Cybersecurity

$6 Billion Cyber Monitoring Initiative Falls Victim to Shutdown

The administration halts work orders for a network threat-surveillance system that was to be deployed governmentwide.

Digital Government

Shutdown May Further Delay Nuclear Power Plant Approvals

Delays will set in if shutdown doesn't lift by Friday, officials say.

Cybersecurity

Former Murdoch reporter accused of hacking computer

Government (Foreign) // Telecommunications // UK

Digital Government

Bad News for Lawyers: GAO Won’t Handle Protests During the Shutdown

The vast majority of the watchdog's personnel have been furloughed.

Digital Government

Fed Shutdown Hampers Inspections of Biothreat Labs

Facilities that research dangerous diseases for which there are no remedies will not be routinely examined, CDC says.

Digital Government

Major IT Problems Loom if Shutdown Drags On

Extended furloughs will depress an already demoralized technology workforce.

Cybersecurity

FEMA Signs Identity Verification Deal With Hacked Data Broker

Effort to reduce fraud in disaster aid programs could present new opportunities for criminals.