Digital Government

Military fears dark times ahead

As the confluence of circumstances that comprise the 'fiscal cliff' come closer to reality, the Joint Chiefs of Staff warn of creating a 'hollow force' and urge Congress to act before it's too late.

Acquisition

NDAA expands opportunities for women

Change in contract threshold allows agencies to consider more contracts for set-aside.

Digital Government

Tool will help TSA connect the dots among scattered pieces of digital evidence

Technology culls data from emails, the cloud and clones of hard drives to solve cases.

Digital Government

CIO Council to agency IT shops: Get smart on social media and open government

New guidance also urges competence in cloud and IT governance.

Digital Government

Feds will give 11 states $1.5 billion to develop health insurance marketplaces

The savings windfall health IT advocates predicted hasn't materialized.

Digital Government

The future of medical records

Designers dreamed up patient records that can actually help and serve patients.

People

When 'no' is the right answer

Why turning down opportunities to expand programs can be the smartest move for an agency manager.

Digital Government

Oh No: VA awards $3.7 million conference and exhibit contract

This may not go over so well on Capitol Hill.

Cybersecurity

Locatis leaving DHS cybersecurity role

Mike Locatis came to Homeland Security from the Energy Department in April 2012.

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

Food and Beverage // Georgia, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Cybersecurity

Misplaced data

Healthcare and Public Health // Utah

Cybersecurity

Cyber espionage; Network intrusion

Government (Foreign) // South Korea

Cybersecurity

Cyber espionage; Network intrusion

Government (Foreign) // South Korea

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.