Digital Government
Congress Continues the War on Gun Data
The gun lobby has lobbied to prevent government funding of research on gun deaths and injuries for almost two decades.
Digital Government
NOAA assumes control of weather satellite
A converted satellite provides a valuable stopgap against a potential loss of coverage, but durability fears persist.
Digital Government
Officials Worry About Vulnerability of Global Nuclear Stockpile to Cyber Attack
Lawmakers request an assessment of nations’ abilities to protect nuclear weapons from a digital strike.
Digital Government
Legislators claim culture of secrecy threatens open government
Freedom of Information Act could be in for legislative revision, while witnesses and lawmakers champion the DATA Act as another needed transparency measure.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Attack Bank Minutes After NSA Chief Warns Senate About Hackers Attacking Banks
Chase Bank's website was hacked, though it's unclear if any customer data was compromised.
Emerging Tech
How to Use Social Media in Government: A Response to Cory Booker
The answer isn’t cut and dried.
Emerging Tech
The Streetlight of the Future Will Do So Much More Than Light Your Street
It could also catch criminals, broadcast WiFi and... detect meth labs?
People
DOD rethinks medal for cyber warriors
A new honor for personnel who contribute to war efforts from remote locations, such as drone pilots or those who fight in cyberspace, is ranked too highly, critics say.
Digital Government
DISA Will Finish Moving Army Email to the Cloud this Month
Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units will begin shifting to an enterprise system as well.
People
John Klossner on the procurement workforce
FCW's resident cartoonist offers a take on the world of acquisition professionals.
People
Watchdog group grades agencies' FOIA performance
Cost per processed request varies widely across agencies.
Digital Government
What Keeps IT Workers Up at Night?
Maintaining the right skills set is among top concerns.
People
Data center initiative to become part of PortfolioStat
The ongoing effort to find and shut down unneeded data centers has shown some early success, but its status is about to change.
Digital Government
NASA clamps down on travel spending
Employees cancel speaking engagements as agency moves "aggressively" to deal with sequestration.
Cybersecurity
iPhone robber sends photo identifying himself to his victim's Facebook page
New York, United States
Cybersecurity
Financial details on first lady, Beyonce other celebs exposed
Entertainment // Financial Services // Government (U.S.) // United States
Cybersecurity
Chinese malware hacks Australia's central bank to cull G20 intel
Financial Services // Government (Foreign) // Australia
Emerging Tech
Measuring Open Government
A new proposal aims to replace 'stale stories' with numbers and detailed assessments.
Digital Government