Cybersecurity
China Patches Cracks in the Great Firewall ahead of Tiananmen anniversary
Instead of censoring, Chinese users' search results are now scrubbed clean of all references to the 1989 protests.
Modernization
Linked In Jumps on the 2-Step Password Train Because It Looks Good
After last year's hack, network moves toward security.
Digital Government
Why We Shouldn't Rely on Smart Growth Incentives to Fix Sprawl
Study shows smart growth is encouraged by the incentives rather than coerced by new laws.
People
Pahlka on the power of code
What the new head of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program said in her 2012 TED talk.
People
Few feds prepared to recover from data loss
A survey finds that a great deal of federal data is at risk in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist act.
People
Adding performance and strategy to risk management
To meet VanRoekel's challenge, government must change the way it thinks about risk.
Cybersecurity
Australia: China-based computer stole diagrams of Aussie spy agency HQ
Government (Foreign) // Government Contractor // Australia
Digital Government
Americans: Furloughs Were So Last Month
Number of Google searches for ‘furlough’ has dipped since agencies finalized plans.
Emerging Tech
Why Humans Still Can't Go to Mars
It's not just the cost -- there's a big technical problem to solve.
People
GSA unveils plan to help agencies manage mobile
A week after the launch of a governmentwide wireless services plan, GSA is unveiling another plan to help manage the services.
Modernization
Google’s New “Moto X” Superphone Will Spy on You 24/7, and You’ll Like It
The sophisticated new gadget will launch in October.
Emerging Tech
The U.N. Will Not Stand for Killer Robots
Many U.N. advocates would rather trust a human to pull a trigger than leave it to a machine set to autopilot.
People
OMB releases first federal program inventory
Although hailed as a good step for transparency, the catalog of programs falls short of what some advocates say is needed.
Acquisition
Administration pushing Congress to reduce contractor compensation
OFPP's Jordan says White House is preparing a legislative proposal to use president's salary as the new cap.
Modernization
Obama Bets Computers, Sat Phones and Crypto Software Will Make Iran’s Elections More Democratic
The US government hopes that increased technology in the country will help Iranians communicate among themselves.
Digital Government
Oops! This Lab Neglected to Return the Samples of Moondust NASA Loaned It
Something to make you feel better about those library books you still haven't returned
Digital Government
Distinguishing Brain From Mind
In coming years, neuroscience will answer questions we don't even yet know to ask. Sometimes, though, focus on the brain is misleading.
People
Turco leaving GSA for CFO post at Veterans Health Administration
GSA official expresses a desire to return to financial role and serve veterans.
Cybersecurity
Hagel warns troops of the severity of cyber threats
The U.S. cannot handle the potential severity of cyber warfare on its own, defense secretary says.
People