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.
Digital Government
The Government Can't Connect a Single Death to Bradley Manning's Leaks
Sentencing gets underway with a setback for the prosecution.
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.
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
Navy and Marines Directed to Use Virtual Servers by 2017
Move will increase efficiency and save money.
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