Cybersecurity
German government’s surveillance software unsettles a nation that prizes privacy
A leaked document reveal that the software is used for monitoring computer and internet use.
Emerging Tech
FAA grounds all 787 Dreamliners operated by U.S. carriers
Agency expects international regulators to take action.
Emerging Tech
NASA contracted with 787 battery supplier for space station batteries
Agency plans to start using lithium ion batteries on the space station in 2017.
Digital Government
For BYOD, some industry sharing after all
Hewlett-Packard shares its mobile-device policy with government-industry working group.
Digital Government
Guess who else is prepping for sequester cuts?
Across-the-board cuts on March 1 would hit Congress as well -- though one key line item would remain untouched.
People
GSA gets a renewed mission
Dan Tangherlini has set a clear course for the procurement agency, but will he remain at the top to lead?
Cybersecurity
Credential-stealing malware
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: Rejoining the battle on Capitol Hill
2012 was an eventful year for cybersecurity, but 2013 could see one event that didn't happen then: the passage of legislation.
People
Cavalry not coming for acquisition workforce
Although agencies have tools to make procurement more effective, 2013 is likely to remain a difficult year for acquisition workforce challenges.
Digital Government
Navy secretary calls for cuts in IT spending
Measures also include freezing civilian hiring, terminating temps.
Emerging Tech
New tactics emerge on We the People
Some White House petitioners may not be interested in an official response.
Digital Government
System bugs in Navy’s $34 billion P-8 aircraft degrade performance
Pentagon tester identifies flaws in radar, electronic warfare and communications systems.
Emerging Tech
Innovation fellows help you navigate the federal Web
New tool will alert dot-gov visitors to related government sites.
Digital Government
Defense Department: Antimissile system held back by kill vehicle
The ground-based Midcourse Defense system has not had a successful test intercept since 2008.
Ideas
The White House’s interactive push for gun control
New site automatically integrates video and graphics as visitors scroll through.
People
USDA points to telework's bottom-line benefits
While security concerns still bedevil telework, agencies are beginning to meet the challenge with results to show for it.
Digital Government