Cybersecurity
Diary of a Chinese Military Hacker: More Like ‘The Office’ Than James Bond
A former member of China’s military cyber hacking unit tells all.
People
DOD says health records program will move forward
Echoing earlier assurance from VA's CIO, DOD says that the departments are still working together on an electronic health records program, although its shape has changed from the original vision.
People
OMB debuts quarterly performance updates
Official praises agency accomplishments, warns budget cuts could impede future progress.
Digital Government
Could Hong Kong's subway provide sequestration inspiration?
Hong Kong's subway system makes money through a business strategy that might apply to other government activities. Steve Kelman explains.
Digital Government
Bill would cut congressional salaries
Freshman Congressman proposes a pay cut for lawmakers to ensure fairness under the sequester -- when it is 'constitutionally permissible.'
People
New FAS commissioner plans fixes for cost avoidance problems
Thomas Sharpe, two months into his new role, pledges to address problems highlighted by inspector general.
Cybersecurity
Who's Going to Blink First on Cyber — Obama, or the House?
A public plea for Obama to stop CISP, has crossed the 100,000-signature threshold required for an official response.
Digital Government
NY and LA Vets: Take a Long Hike as Your Disability Claims Ripen
VBA's average processing times are 450 and 500 days in those cities, respectively.
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