Cybersecurity
Does DHS need an acquisition oversight board?
Nearly half of the department's top management positions are vacant, raising concerns about its ability to improve acquisition processes.
Cybersecurity
This Is How Fear of Government Snooping Takes Its Toll on Tech Companies
Two technology offerings dropped in wake of surveillance revelations.
Digital Government
Air Force Brass Confident of Nuclear Base Security Following Deadly Navy Incident
'We’re always constantly self-assessing our security procedures,' general says.
Digital Government
Christianity grows in China
Steve Kelman finds that millions of Christians in China belong to state-recognized Christian churches, while unofficial Christian churches live a sometimes-tolerated, sometimes-persecuted existence.
People
Disconnect: Performance management and budgeting
After three years, there is still inconsistent application of performance information to agency budgeting, survey finds.
Digital Government
16 hot companies to watch
In areas ranging from analytics to workforce management, these firms are making their mark in federal IT.
Cybersecurity
Barclays computer coughs up $2.1 million to gangsters
Financial Services // London, UK
Emerging Tech
Of Mice and Mobile Apps
The government wants new technology to keep cows cool and mice under observation.
Digital Government
Oops, the Navy Jams Its Own Navigation Receivers
Another example of why no one, especially sailors, should rely exclusively on GPS.
Digital Government
Stimulus Tracking Site Is Rebooted to Monitor Hurricane Sandy Spending
Contract extensions will keep Recovery.gov running for two more years.
Digital Government
GPS Jammers Could Knock Out Signals in a Medium-Sized City
U.S. still has no defense against GPS jamming or spoofing.
Digital Government
Between the cracks: From Fort Hood to the Navy Yard
Progress has been made on information-sharing, officials say, but 'obviously, we're not there fully.'
Cybersecurity
DHS acquistion still needs improvement
Despite progress, DHS's acquisition programs still cost too much and run late too often, lawmakers charge.
Digital Government
What Your Agency May Look Like in 2020
Will bulky buildings be a thing of the past?
Digital Government
NASA, NOAA chastised over testimony
Lawmaker finds agencies 'inconsiderate' during hearing on satellite coverage.
Digital Government
Google Is Starting a New Company to Monetize Life Extension and Disrupt the Death Space
The new firm Calico is using big data to determine what really extends life.
Digital Government
Here's Where You're Most Likely to Die From Air Pollution
A new NASA map of the planet lays out the depressing geographies of smog and premature death.
Digital Government
Senator Blasts Security Process That Cleared Navy Yard Shooter, Edward Snowden
Susan Collins, R-Maine, wants a 'thorough congressional investigation' of the clearance system.
Modernization
Postal Service eyes digital dollars
In its efforts to bolster a flagging bottom line, the USPS is exploring non-traditional services it could provide using its existing electronic and physical delivery infrastructure.
Cybersecurity