Cybersecurity
Intel agencies get help managing security vulnerabilities
Tenable Network Security inks In-Q-Tel partnership.
Acquisition
Using startups brings rewards -- and risks
Steve Kelman sorts out the pros and cons of hiring startup firms for government contracts.
Cybersecurity
Toy drone duel outwits FAA, but not hackers
Stunt with store-bought robotic helicopters teaches a lesson in cybersecurity and inadequate airspace regulations.
People
NASA learns the dark side of a sunny outlook
When exploring the solar system, NASA's 'we can do it' attitude is critical for success. On more down-to-earth projects, however, it can create problems.
Digital Government
Anytime, anywhere and anyone's guess
Cartoonist John Klossner reflects on the news behind the humor.
Acquisition
The Top 50-woman-owned companies
The top 50 government contractors owned by women did billions of dollars of business with the government in 2011.
Digital Government
Northrop Grumman will run Defense travel booking system for another year
Pentagon plans to recompete the contract in 2013.
Digital Government
The fight for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder swear that support dogs lead to remarkable improvements, but research has yet to support their widespread use.
Digital Government
What to make of U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan
A new report excoriates the United States' unmanned aerial strikes against terrorists in South Asia. But are there better alternatives?
Emerging Tech
This house consumes less net energy than an urban studio
Meet the federal government's four-bed, three-bath, two-car garage, 2,700-square foot suburban net-zero home.
Acquisition
The top 50 8(a) firms
The 8(a) program helps many disadvanatged businesses sell their products and services to agencies. Here are the 50 companies that did the most business through the program in fiscal 2011.
Cybersecurity
Is cybersecurity legislation still alive?
Although Congress couldn't agree on cybersecurity legislation earlier this year, at least one member insists it's still possible.
Digital Government
Video: Google takes street view into the oceans
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads!
Cybersecurity
Agile development faces entrenched resistance
Policies and guidance help move agile development along, but agencies are struggling with challenges rooted in cultural issues.
Digital Government
Iran highlights new evidence of sabotage in nuclear, industrial facilities
Officials take an increasingly belligerent stance.
Cybersecurity
Feds, Ahmadinejad security detail at UN face communication issues
Smartphone apps providing temporary secure lines of communications may solve trust and compatibility problems at future high-profile events.
People
Government said to be making larger strides in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity efforts are starting to pay off and agencies are working together better, says NSC's cybersecurity coordinator.
Acquisition
The top 50 Schedule 70 contractors
The General Service Administration's Schedule 70 contracts offer agencies an easy route to acquire IT-related products and services, and many vendors and contractors do a brisk business using it. Here are the top 50.
Modernization
GSA may have to start over on governmentwide cellphone plan
Demands on wireless vendors went outside commercial standards, GAO says.
Cybersecurity