Emerging Tech

Why Voyager 1's Entrance Into Interstellar Space Is Such a Big Deal

One small step for a NASA spaceship is one giant leap for mankind.

Digital Government

Auditor Finds $300 Million in Duplicative IT Systems at 3 Agencies

GAO cites 12 overlapping computer investments at the Defense, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services departments.

Digital Government

Find Out How Secure Your Agency's Mobile Devices Are

New tool helps assess mobile security.

Cybersecurity

Could ICITE have stopped Snowden?

DNI James Clapper argues that a new IT initiative might have prevented the leaks of classified information that exposed details about NSA operations.

Digital Government

Analysis: The Federalist IT Papers

What advice would James Madison and Alexander Hamilton have for federal CIOs?

People

Agency managers make telework pitch

There are still untapped savings and productivity gains to be had for the government through increased use of telework, argued federal IT leaders speaking at the Mobile Work Exchange Town Hall Meeting.

Cybersecurity

The pros and cons of shared services

Agencies providing common services bring a lot of benefits, but a few changes too.

Modernization

Navy secretary embraces the commercial cloud

AWS takes helm of portal following a successful pilot program.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers: Leaks slowed cybersecurity legislation

NSA disclosures, Syria and other factors make cybersecurity legislation more difficult and more imperative.

People

Talent vs. grit

Innate ability isn't the best predictor of success, Steve Kelman finds, providing a cue for agency managers to inspire their teams.

Modernization

Intell community strives for better info sharing

Hurdles remain despite reaching important milestones, but solutions may be in sight.

Acquisition

GSA extends OASIS deadlines

Bidders will have another month to prepare proposals.

Cybersecurity

Security firm that protects international travelers suffers security breach

Defense Industrial Base // Education // Energy // Financial Services // Global Organizations // Government (U.S.) // Government (Foreign) // Government (International) // Government Contractor // Healthcare and Public Health // Hospitality // Manufacturing // Nonprofit // Transportation // Other Critical Infrastructure // United States

Cybersecurity

An insider targets two million Vodafone customers

Telecommunications // Germany

Cybersecurity

Viruses, voyeurs and impersonators execute a ‘sick’ hack

Web Services // Perth, Australia

Digital Government

Cost of Running Obamacare Data Site Has Tripled Since 2011

Repository includes insurance costs for consumers, small businesses and app developers.