Modernization

CIA CTO sheds light on intelligence community's need for cloud

The officially-unconfirmed contract between the CIA and Amazon has led to an upsurge of interest in the spy agency's strategy.

Digital Government

The True Story of the Government Programs That Tried to Build an Atomic Heart

And the craziest part of the atomic artificial heart program wasn't the atomic part.

Digital Government

Genachowski to leave FCC

Serving since 2009, Genachowski refocused the commission onto broadband communications. His planned departure has provoked speculation about a successor.

Emerging Tech

IBM Invention Mimics Human Brains at Atomic Level

Development may pave the way for the most powerful computers ever.

Digital Government

Commentary: When the Whole World Has Drones

U.S. robotic warfare precedent could be fearsome on a global scale.

Modernization

BlackBerry's Last Stand at the Pentagon? Not Yet

Company says BlackBerry 10 will be the first device to pass new military mobile security requirements, amid rumors of a 650,000 bulk purchase of iOS devices.

Digital Government

Invasion of the Drones Has Senate Panel’s Attention

Congress has already directed the FAA to find a safe way for drones to fly for commercial purposes by 2015.

Cybersecurity

25,000 employee ID records compromised at Salem State U.

Education // Massachusetts, United States

Cybersecurity

Hacktivist exposes Benghazi emails between Clinton and journalist

Government (U.S.) // Government (Foreign) // Media

Digital Government

Military Suicides Are Up, Despite 900 Prevention Programs

Reducing the stigma of seeking mental health care is the key to prevention, witnesses tell lawmakers.

Digital Government

Obama Has 'Enormous Concern' Over VA Claims Backlog, But . . .

The president receives weekly updates on the problem, according to his press secretary.

Cybersecurity

Yes, Cyberattacks Are Perfectly Legal Under the Laws of War

A study called the Tallinn Manual seeks to adapt the existing laws of war to cyberspace, laying down 95 new ideas over 282 pages.

Digital Government

Memorable Moments From a Departing Telecom Regulator

Robert McDowell, one of two Republican members of the Federal Communications Commission, said Wednesday he plans to step down.

Emerging Tech

How Making Microchips 3D Could Unleash an Age of “Cognitive Computing”

Hector Ruiz has an idea he hopes to lead a transformation of our most basic ideas about what a microchip can be.

Cybersecurity

Military Cyber Strike Teams Will Soon Guard Private Networks

Decision to prioritize forces to protect critical infrastructure follows assaults on the banking industry.

Modernization

The Future of Twitter Is Robots Tweeting at Each Other

Instead of being person to person, the social network has become a truly broadcast medium.