People

Agencies trade ideas on getting a message to go viral

From Vine videos to rapid-response blogging, feds are using social media to advance their agencies' missions.

Acquisition

OASIS: The details

GSA's OASIS multiple-award contract encompasses seven service areas and 28 federal classification codes.

Cybersecurity

A graphic look at NSA

By the numbers: PRISM intercepts, contractor clearances and Edward Snowden.

Modernization

The Untested Mobile Security System Defense Just Bought Isn't Functioning at USDA

The same contractors are providing both departments with similar software to prevent government-issued consumer gadgets from compromising networks.

Cybersecurity

Thieves suck $400,000 out of Southwest gas pumps

Energy // Financial Services // Oklahoma, Arkansas, United States

Emerging Tech

Insider Threats ≠ Hackers

The FBI’s insider threat program relies on HR data and digital use metrics.

Cybersecurity

Introducing ThreatWatch: A New Way to Explore the Evolving World of Cyber Dangers

Index of breaches hitting sectors worldwide provides an ever-changing look at the risks of the digital era.

Cybersecurity

NSA Chief Asks Techies for Help, Not Backbench Criticism

'If you disagree with what we’re doing then you should help us twice as much,' Alexander Says.

Cybersecurity

A Breakthrough in Cryptography Could Thwart a Favorite Attack of Hackers

A team of researchers have created a method for encrypting software and running it in that encrypted state.

Acquisition

OASIS RFPs issued

GSA opens bidding on a long-awaited $10 billion services contract.

Digital Government

House passes new customer service standards for feds

Bill would put OMB in charge of goals, require OPM to lessen retirement claims backlog.

Digital Government

DOD strategy review paints bleak outlook

Leaders warn of tough tradeoffs as the department strives to meet savings requirements in coming years.

Digital Government

Intel Community Wants to Research Human Brain Algorithms

Effort could produce machines that are more human-like.

Digital Government

GSA consolidates customer service contact points

In a move aimed at streamlining capabilities, the General Services Administration is about to roll out optimized telephone and email contacts for those looking for acquisition help.

Modernization

Thailand’s Bitcoin Ban Is Not Quite What it Seems

The country's the central bank did not ban Bitcoin outright.

Digital Government

House panel probes gaps in maritime data sharing

The Coast Guard's efforts to connect multiple streams of data on potential maritime threats to be shared across federal, state and local law enforcement remains a work in progress.

Modernization

The Era of iSpying: Court Upholds Warrantless Cell-Phone Tracking

Americans shouldn't have to surrender their privacy in order to carry a smartphone.