Digital Government
Defusing the dangers of secrecy
Andy Greenberg, the author of 'This Machine Kills Secrets,' explains why agencies need to encourage whistleblowing to avoid another WikiLeaks-scale incident.
Digital Government
China wishes a Merry Christmas
Steve Kelman's experience with a festive holiday season in Beijing is marred by air pollution.
Cybersecurity
Data dump; Network intrusion; Unauthorized use of system administrator privileges
Telecommunications // Various U.S. regions, including "Pennsylvania and maybe two more states around it"
Cybersecurity
Credential-stealing malware; Spear-phishing; User accounts compromised
Financial Services // UK
Modernization
Commentary: Mobility is key to transforming federal operations for a more austere future
This is the perfect time to seize on BYOD opportunities and make the most of tightened budgets.
Digital Government
Privacy group asks HHS to regulate the cloud
Securing protected information is the top priority.
Digital Government
Defense bill ready for Obama
The National Defense Authorization Act, with $641 billion in spending, has passed both houses of Congress.
Digital Government
Purchase agreement gives NASA open source, cloud offerings
Purchase agreement with InfoZen covers web sites, applications and a content management system replacement.
People
Energy picks deputy CIO
Donald Adcock, who joined the Energy Department in April 2012, will become its new deputy CIO.
Emerging Tech
Obama responds to We the People gun control petition
A new White House webpage seeks input on reducing gun violence.
Digital Government
Why the Internet makes it hard to procrastinate
Technology allows us a "read later" mentality. We don't seem to want it.
Digital Government
NASA's Gangnam video delights some, baffles others
An intern-produced video parodying a popular Korean rap song has been viewed nearly 2.7 million times on YouTube.
Digital Government
At VA, peer counselors connect with struggling veterans
Their experience in overcoming mental health conditions gives others hope.
Digital Government
Teleworkers say they work harder than office-bound peers, but some doubt it
University of Texas survey sparks a mostly positive response.
Digital Government
At the brink: Washington prepares for cliff
As Congressional negotiations once again break down, OMB sends agencies more information on the ramifications of coming budget cuts.
Emerging Tech
Video: Boeing used 20,000 lbs of potatoes to test its in-flight Wi-Fi
Firm says the spuds were "ideal stand-ins for passengers."
Digital Government
Early Christmas present for 9/11 GI bill students
Tuition payments for vets attending private colleges and universities will go up by $1,120 in 2013.
Digital Government