Cybersecurity
Did Tencent just build a way around the Great Firewall of China?
The Chinese government blocks Facebook and has since 2009.
Cybersecurity
The Biggest Cyberattack in the History of the Internet is Happening Right Now
The Spamhaus v. CyberBunker battle is raging now.
Cybersecurity
Anti-Hacking Laws Hamper Private Efforts to Hunt Cybercriminals
Only feds have the authority to infiltrate machines serving malware.
Digital Government
FAA Issues Guidance on Closing Air Traffic Control Towers
Some feds may face relocation; airports and unions push back.
Digital Government
VA Eyes Operations and Security Chief Jose Riojas as New Chief of Staff
Gingrich plans exit in wake of VA conference scandal.
Digital Government
VanRoekel Revamps IT Portfolio Review Process
The federal CIO expects savings under the PortfolioStat initiative to grow to $2.5 billion by 2015.
Digital Government
VA Comes Under Fire As Claims Backlog Tops 900,000 Again
Critics protest on Capitol Hill, call for Shinseki’s resignation.
Digital Government
Security Clearance Wait Times Improve, but Sequester Could Halt Progress
The majority of applicants are cleared within four months.
Digital Government
White House Supports Rollback of Cleanup Standards for Nuclear Incidents
Administration would relax long-held standards for cleaning up radioactive material released through disaster or acts of terrorism.
Cybersecurity
How agencies can improve cybersecurity -- without waiting for Congress
New report suggests that multi-agency efforts are key
Modernization
NASA's Curiosity back to work after computer glitch
After a week of suspended operations, NASA's Mars rover is back to investigating the secrets of the Red Planet
Cybersecurity
4 agencies get new rules on China IT sourcing
Restrictions authored by Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) included in continuing resolution; rules could be expanded to other agencies
Digital Government
How many hats can an OSDBU director wear?
Lawmakers question VA's small-business setup
Emerging Tech
How the Internet Is Making Us Poor
The replacement of knowledge workers with software, a decades-old trend, is starting to show in economic data.
Digital Government
Don't Let the Dream of Open Access Journals Die
Northwestern University pays more than $7.5 million per year for electronic subscription to academic journals. How research advancements can and should be shared widely and freely
Digital Government
Commentary: Let's Make Drone Strikes Safe, Legal, and Rare
It would be easy to replace our current killing program with a slightly altered one with sufficient protections for innocent civilians, American citizens, and rule of law.
Digital Government
Half of All U.S. Rivers Are Too Polluted for Our Health
A new report by the EPA found that the majority of rivers and streams in this country can't support healthy aquatic life.
Digital Government
Nevermind: Facebook Is Keeping Track of What You Buy at the Drugstore
The social media site will serve specific ads that reflect your offline shopping habits.
Digital Government
Big data, big deficits at USPS
The Conversation: FCW's reporters and editors respond to your comments.
People