Emerging Tech
Why Firefighters Are Scared of Solar Power
A 300,000 square foot warehouse burned down, and the local fire department says solar panels are partly to blame.
Digital Government
Zero Sum: Americans Must Sacrifice Some Security to Reform the NSA
The nation can survive the occasional terrorist attack, but our freedoms can't survive an invulnerable leader like Keith Alexander operating within inadequate constraints.
People
Obama nominates deputies for VA, Navy
If the nominees gain Senate approval, they will fill roles vacant since spring.
Cybersecurity
DHS to expand foreign biometric data sharing
The Homeland Security Department's five-month-old Office of Biometric Identity Management will use a $33 million contract with Accenture to improve its ability to trade information with allied nations.
Cybersecurity
7 Reasons Why iPhone Fingerprint Security Might Not Be So Secure
NSA, pockets and wood slicers can all foil Apple’s iTouch biometric ID tool, security pros say.
Cybersecurity
Why even walkie-talkies need systems management
Department taken to task for mishandling hundreds of thousands of radios and other components of its land mobile radio systems.
Digital Government
House Republicans stall on continuing resolution amid party strife
A bill to keep the government funded through mid-December has been pulled from the House schedule as Republicans wrangle over challenge on Obamacare.
Cybersecurity
How deep does NSA incursion at NIST go?
Readers wonder whether revelations that NSA influenced some NIST standards imply a deeper connection.
People
Study finds feds unprepared for looming network bottleneck
The 'big five' initiatives will choke federal networks in coming years if agencies are not prepared.
Digital Government
DOD to outpace NASA in funding for launches
A GAO analysis reveals that the Defense Department has its eyes on space.
Cybersecurity
TSA expands rapid screening program
A new option allows passengers to access expedited security with no advance sign-up, using technology to determine which travelers are eligible based on information they provided when buying their tickets.
Cybersecurity
Amid furlough, military teleworker emails colleagues’ SSNs to his insecure Webmail account
Government (U.S.) // Utah, United States
Cybersecurity
Medical group sued for theft of four computers containing 4 million patient files
Healthcare and Public Health // Illinois, United States
Digital Government
More Aggressive Oversight of Agency FOIA Compliance Is Needed, GAO Says
OGIS lacks firm goals for reviewing Freedom of Information Act responses.
Emerging Tech
Justice Department Websites May Go Open Source
The agency wants to move to Drupal, which supports about one-fourth of dot-gov sites.
People
McKinsey executive to take OMB's top management slot
As deputy director of management, Beth Cobert would help drive a wide range of procurement, personnel and IT initiatives.
Digital Government
Report Flags Weapons Lab Oversight
Duplication, formality and 'a culture of audit and risk avoidance' cited.
Cybersecurity
When It's at the Border, Your Data Is Fair Game — Even on Your Laptop
No need for a warrant in the international zone at O'Hare airport.
Digital Government