Cybersecurity
Congress’ Cybersecurity Crackdown on China Could Put Apple in the Crossfire
Congress has passed a bill that will make it more difficult for the US government to buy computer equipment from Chinese companies.
People
USGIF CEO Stu Shea steps down
Founder of the non-profit educational foundation will remain as chairman.
Modernization
BlackBerry's Not Selling Enough New Phones Yet
While the company's first earnings report since its new phone launched is mostly good, Blackberry still needs more subscribers.
Digital Government
DOD checklist provides guide to error-free bid proposals
The DOD is trying to reduce the number of errors and omissions on bids from companies.
Emerging Tech
The Doll That Helped the Soviets Beat the US to Space
Meet Ivan Ivanovich, the mannequin who beta tested space.
Digital Government
FCC Race to Replace Obama's Top Tech Wonk Just Got More Interesting
Senators back Rosenworcel, who would be the first woman to head the agency.
Digital Government
Drone Lobbyist: 'I Don't Use the Word Drone'
National Journal catches up with Michael Toscano, chief of the unmanned vehicle industry group.
Acquisition
GSA releases draft OASIS RFPs
Professional services vehicle aims to complement GSA schedules for cross-government demands.
Digital Government
UPDATED: DOD reduces furlough days
The recently-passed continuing resolution is giving defense officials reason to reconsider earlier decisions.
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