Cybersecurity
China Is Winning the Cyber War Because They Hacked U.S. Plans for Real War
Chinese cyberthieves have targeted the backbone of some of the U.S. military's most important defense technology.
People
DOD official defends department against GAO criticisms
Is GAO is overlooking important factors in its critique of DOD's IT modernization efforts? Yes, says Elizabeth McGrath, DOD deputy chief management officer.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon identifies weapons system designs looted by Chinese hackers
Defense Industrial Base // Government (U.S.) // United States
Modernization
Op-Ed: How Do You Improve Federal Operations? Mix Cloud and Big Data Analytics
A new approach to data analysis holds huge potential for solving some of government’s thorniest problems.
People
The promise of ITSM
IT service management establishes a consistent core set of automated processes for managing the delivery of IT services. That helps organizations trim expenses while potentially improving system security and availability. Standardizing IT delivery tasks should, at least in principle, ratchet up the level of quality. The big question is whether to trust ITSM to the cloud.
Cybersecurity
Whistleblowers exposed after hack into South African cops’ website
Government (Foreign) // South Africa
Cybersecurity
NYPD detective pays hackers to open coworkers’ personal emails during probe of his ex
Government (U.S.) // New York, United States
Digital Government
U.S. Aims to Strengthen WMD Interdiction Program at Warsaw Meeting
Nations increasingly are initiating interdiction operations and watching for threats, official says.
Emerging Tech
Open Data Could Aid Spending Transparency
Treasury is interested in integrating open data into the next generation of financial systems.
Digital Government
HHS Bets on New Model to Fund Biodefense Drug Development
The approach is more flexible than the government's traditional strategy of funding drugs.
Digital Government
The Future of Brick-and-Mortar Retailers? Turning Into Data Centers
At least, that's one thing Sears is trying out.
Emerging Tech
Meet the Only Company That Still Thinks a Manned Spacecraft Should Fly Back to Earth
Dream Chaser is that rare piece of technology that is both a leap forward and a throwback.
Modernization
NOAA readies a supercomputing boost for hurricane season
With 13 to 20 storms expected, the agency plans a significant improvement in modeling accuracy when new equipment comes online.
People
The nuts and bolts of GSA's new mobile purchasing agreement
Mary Davie details service and equipment options, promises tools to assist agencies in choosing.
Digital Government
OPM Launches Job Search, Operating Status Apps
Goal is to broaden the reach of the USAJOBS website.
Acquisition
DOD officials outline next steps in acquisition reform
More than two years ago, Pentagon officials rolled out plans to overhaul Defense Department acquisition as part of broader spending reform. Now military leaders are pressing ahead with the next generation of the acquisition initiative.
People
Obama names picks to head Census, NOAA
Two of the most data-intensive agencies in the government are due for new leaders.
Emerging Tech
NASA's Plan to Lasso an Asteroid is Making Progress
Agency has a prototype of the ion propulsion engine, and they'd like to test it next year.
People
IT dashboards: Picture perfect?
Dashboards can nudge agencies toward better program management — but they can't do it alone.
Digital Government