Cybersecurity
What was the FBI doing with 12 million Apple IDs anyway?
On Tuesday, AntiSec released a list of 1 million out of 12 million Apple UDID's that it said it got from the FBI.
People
Analysis: Some long-term contracts put government at a disadvantage
Officials often dramatically extend or modify short-term, fixed-price contracts, risking cost overruns, delivery delays and diminished product quality even for simple products and services, scholars conclude.
Emerging Tech
Tweets peaked Tuesday as Michelle recounted Obama's concern
Michelle Obama drove the conversation surrounding the Democratic convention on Tuesday night, according to tweets-per-minute data supplied by Twitter.
Cybersecurity
Security start-ups draw attention amid hacker attacks
The venture capital industry bites.
Emerging Tech
President Obama's Reddit AMA: The numbers are in, and they're huge
The stats behind the "the only link in recorded history to have surpassed the front page"
Digital Government
GSA names Dorothy Robyn to head buildings service
New division leader comes from Defense Department, where she oversaw base closure activities.
Emerging Tech
'Internet freedom' touted by both parties
They oppose proposals that would give the United Nations a greater role in running the Internet.
Modernization
Twitter: The 140-character news cycle dominates conventions
The Obama team has built an extensive digital infrastructure.
Digital Government
Pentagon eyes search and rescue chopper for downed drones
Bell 412 and Bell 407 aircraft have previously done the job.
Cybersecurity
Can mobility escape the security snare?
Federal mobility efforts are advancing fast, but discussions keep coming back to unresolved security issues. ATF's Rick Holgate suggests that agencies are making progress.
Digital Government
NASA can explain why the world won't end, still mystified by Internet commenters
Dr. David Morrison, a senior scientist at NASA, receives thousands of emails from conspiracy theorists and doomsday skeptics.
Emerging Tech
We the People nets more than 3 million signatures
About 2.7 million have joined the site since its September 2011 launch.
Digital Government
Yemen probes civilian deaths in apparent U.S. drone strike
Al Qaeda suspect goes unharmed; three women and child killed, local officials say.
Digital Government
Democrats part with GOP on net neutrality, online privacy
Platform addresses many of the same tech and telecom issues but with starkly different approaches in key areas.
Digital Government
DNC touts open government initiatives in party platform
Democrats commit to an open Internet and more broadband capacity.
Modernization
The White House ‘in the palm of your hand’
Obama administration relaunches its mobile platform, adds app features.
Modernization
DISA strategic plan focuses on enterprise, cybersecurity and efficiencies
The latest document is part of a new, multi-layered planning methodology for DISA.
Cybersecurity