Cybersecurity
TSA drops ‘insider threat’ label from spyware buy
Agency hopes modifying name of anti-leak tool will broaden competition.
Emerging Tech
The real danger posed by Nate Silver
Great aggregation comes at the expense of great raw material.
Emerging Tech
Officials say U.S., Taiwan 'discussing assurances' on sensitive nuclear activities
Plan could result in the East Asian nation’s pledge to avoid sensitive nuclear activities as part of a bilateral atomic trade pact renewal.
People
Mark Day: How agencies boost savings
The director of GSA's Office of Strategic Programs knows how agencies can become more efficient in today's budget climate.
People
In Congress, tech experience runs deep for four new members
Representatives-elect Daines, Foster, DelBene and Salmon could be the techie caucus of the House freshman class.
People
Klossner on the CIO
FCW cartoonist John Klossner has some thoughts on how colleagues sometimes see the role of the CIO.
Emerging Tech
Non-secession White House petitions also surge
A breakdown of We the People petitions filed since the election.
Digital Government
Health information exchanges face significant financial challenges
Some may not be sustainable after federal funding dries up.
Digital Government
Gaza and the tactical military use of social media
An Israeli PSA shows one more way Internet tools are reshaping the landscape of war.
Digital Government
China offers drones to Pakistan
Pakistan has struggled to build up advanced targeting technology.
Digital Government
To spark innovation, feds take a few lessons from Silicon Valley
OPM’s idea lab uses open spaces and human-centered design to foster collaboration on special projects.
Digital Government
OPM extends application period for IT fellows
The program is open to technology students at the masters or doctoral level.
Digital Government
Army eyes food bombing system
Cargo parachutes would deliver nourishment during disasters.
Digital Government
Debunked Facebook-Yahoo search rumor begets a Facebook-Yahoo-Microsoft search rumor
Rumors that the three tech companies may partner up continue to swirl.
Cybersecurity
IG says Energy Department facilities still have cyber weak spots
The inspector general found that the total number of identified digital security weaknesses had dropped from 56 to 38 vulnerabilities after fiscal 2011.
Digital Government
It's official: Windows 8 is a disappointment, for now
Reviewers call the new Microsoft operating system confusing.
Digital Government
HHS extends states' health-exchange deadline, again
Governors say the feds have not provided key information.
Cybersecurity
John McAfee is blogging on the lam
The software company founder has been uncharacteristically open about life on the run.
Digital Government
Cyber Command intel chief named National Maritime Intelligence Center director
The Navy announced reassignments in key positions.
Digital Government