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.

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

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.

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

Getting the prize purse right in tech contests is a challenge all its own

A major upside for agencies is competitors often invest more in solutions than the government pays out.