Modernization
How cloud technology can simplify BYOD
Cloud services can help agencies manage the security and logistical concerns that arise when employees bring their own tech devices to work, writes Jim Lucier.
Digital Government
Overindulging at the data trough
In his book "The Information Diet," Clay Johnson confronts the endless stream of information that characterizes our daily lives.
Digital Government
White House seeks unified system to manage interns
New intern platform would replace three legacy systems and five websites.
Cybersecurity
App maker, not Apple or the FBI, was the source of user data leak
Turns out the FBI isn't doing some big brother tracking using Apple UDIDs which hacker group Anti-Sec released last week.
Cybersecurity
Federal data breaches: How long is too long to inform victims?
Informing potential victims of a data breach as early as possible seems like a sensible policy, but it's not that easy.
Emerging Tech
Amid partisanship, everyone agrees: ARPA-E Is a fascinating experiment
New technologies are being funded, including energy projects.
Acquisition
GOP platform signals possible shift in contractor fortunes
The outcome of the presidential election could herald a renewal of the insourcing/outsourcing debate.
Emerging Tech
This Is the clearest photo of Mars yet
Photos have not revealed any water or signs of life.
Emerging Tech
Get ready for computers worldwide to automatically smother cyber strikes
‘Cyber ecosystem’ could mimic dynamics of the human immune system to isolate and contain threats robotically.
Modernization
Don't expect to use a gadget during takeoff and landing anytime soon
Industry experts say it does not make sense for airlines to change the rules now.
Digital Government
An FBI battle over phone passwords Is brewing
The federal government has made it clear that a lot of our phone data isn't really ours.
Digital Government
State-sponsored computer attacks grow increasingly ‘reckless,’ NSA official says
Debora Plunkett calls out nation-sanctioned cyber players.
Digital Government
House to press agencies on customer service
A bill, expected to pass this week, would make it mandatory for agencies to factor customer service into employee appraisals.
Cybersecurity
Look-alike sites funnel big money to mystery PAC
About 3,000 donors fell for sophisticated phishing scheme.
Digital Government
Pentagon receives ‘overwhelming response’ to Plan X cyber offensive
DARPA postpones release of official solicitation.
Acquisition
Are small-business set-asides helping?
After nearly 35 years of small-business contracting goals, it's worth asking how the set-asides are doing in delivering the intended results.
Acquisition
Do small-business preferences make the grade?
Agencies labor mightily to hit small-business contracting targets, but the emphasis on score cards overshadows some larger questions about set-asides.
People
Becky Nolan: Making her mark on the IT community
Becky Nolan talks about her most important accomplishments and the lessons she’s learned during her decades-long career at AFCEA.
Emerging Tech
Brain scans could help measure effectiveness of behavioral therapy
Findings suggest combat victims could be directed to more effective treatments.
Digital Government