Cybersecurity
Air Force chief of staff concerned about cybersecurity ‘black hole’
The service lacks direction on how to operate in cyber realm, he says.
Digital Government
Federal List: 6 memorable moments in federal social media
After a hesitant beginning, the federal government has begun to embrace social media in a big way. Here are a few of the most creative forays.
Modernization
OPM's Berry finds it 'incredibly crazy' that claims process not automated yet
OPM's retirement claims processing could see a long-awaited makeover in spring 2013, according to the agency's head.
Cybersecurity
Rising Star: Chris Ogden
As an incident response analyst at Creative Computing Solutions, Ogden implemented a workflow process undergirding cybersecurity support.
People
Rising Star: Shayla Parker
Shayla Parker, assistant product director in the Army's Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, led the implementaton of a system that is part of the troop deployment process.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity order 'close to completion'
Napolitano says draft of document is being reviewed at the highest levels.
Digital Government
Military invests in tool for worm-proofing warfighter apps
The security testing software is expected to be available within a year.
Modernization
The three biggest Apple iOS 6 complaints, solved
Apple's iOS 6 update hasn't gone well for all iPhone 4 and 4S users with complaints continuing after Wednesday's debut.
Emerging Tech
Is this the most distant galaxy ever seen (by humans)?
New data from NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes capture light that traveled 13.2 billion light years, making the galaxy nearly as old as the Universe.
Digital Government
'We're literally watching the Internet be rebuilt'
A new company uses big-data capabilities to decode the inner-workings of the modern Internet.
Cybersecurity
GAO, OPM: IT skills gap remains a critical concern
First designated as high risk 11 years ago, human capital management is still on the front burner.
Cybersecurity
DHS’ IT overhaul is paying off, but challenges lie ahead
GAO finds some shortcomings in DHS's information sharing efforts, alomg with budget challenges, that could hamper further progress on the ambitious undertaking.
Acquisition
Sequstration could cut off some suppliers for agencies
Agencies rely on small firms for their operations, but many of those companies don't have the cushion to survive harsh cutbacks from sequestration.
Cybersecurity
U.S. official says cyberattacks can trigger right to self-defense
Harold Koh articulates early legal framework for U.S. cyber-ops.
Modernization
Ayotte criticizes White House over Google video request
Innocence of the Muslims has sparked protests in the Maghreb and Middle East.
Digital Government
Issa proposes legislation to reboot federal IT
Draft bill would give CIOs budget authority and establish acquisition centers of excellence.
Acquisition
5 keys to rekindling government innovation
It wasn't just a noble vision that got America to the moon, it was also the federal government’s legal, regulatory, management and legislative framework. Paul Brubaker offers some ideas to recapture the innovative climate of the 1960s.
Modernization
Unraveling the agile development knot
A conversation with a CIO reveals some challenges and possible solutions for agencies contemplating or using agile development.
Digital Government
Census falls short on workforce management planning
The bureau could face serious challenges, GAO finds, unless steps are taken to identify and bridge gaps in mission-critical IT occupations.
Modernization