Digital Government
The arguments for (and against) an Internet kill switch
Panel participants weigh the question of whether the government should be able to shut off Internet access inside the government.
Cybersecurity
Government at high risk of economic espionage
With cyber theft and other crime on the rise, agencies must get aggressive in defense, according to the GAO.
Digital Government
DHS tries to demystify continuous monitoring
Policy attempts to clarify the continuous monitoring concept, part of an effort to improve FISMA.
Modernization
IG finds unauthorized e-readers, thumb drives, GPS on Homeland Security networks
The department does not consistently encrypt sensitive data stored on mobile devices.
Digital Government
Defense wants ideas on how unmanned aircraft can take to U.S. skies safely
Department asks scientists about building a “sense-and-avoid” system.
Digital Government
How to foster a more ethical culture
Jason Zuckerman talks about the importance of OSC's work and how managers can ensure that federal workplaces adhere to ethical standards.
Digital Government
National lab, IBM team up on supercomputer initiative
Aim is to crunch huge amounts of data to improve private sector competitiveness.
Digital Government
Thousands flee Colorado Springs fire
Air Force Academy evacuates 2,100 residents as it prepares for the arrival of a new class of cadets.
Digital Government
Video: U.S. zaps target in missile defense test
Shield was built to thwart capabilities of countries such as Iran.
Digital Government
HUD unveils online app to help grant spending hit home
New mapping site will target spending down to the neighborhood level.
People
Bill addresses SES pay compression
Two lawmakers sponsor a bill to reform senior executive service compensation.
Cybersecurity
FBI plans iris scan database
The FBI is expanding its old fingerprint database to include additional physical recognition factors.
Emerging Tech
Eye on crime: The FBI is building a database of iris scans
The bureau is tapping into the proliferation of biometric data state and local law enforcement agencies are collecting.
People
Learning the lessons of open projects
Lessons learned from the successful development of the Internet could teach federal leaders how to take on particularly "wicked" problems.
Emerging Tech
Military needs better technology to evade increasingly sophisticated enemy radar systems
DARPA is hosting a classified briefing to develop better countermeasures.
Digital Government
Bond-themed fundraiser benefits USO
Firm's annual event takes an espionage theme to raise money for troops.
Modernization
EPA picks cloud services provider
Contract award will aid agency's quest to migrate IT to the cloud.
People
Booz Allen alum joins DOD as executive
Mary Gillam takes technology spot while Andrew Haeuptle advances in Deputy Chief Management Officer's office.
Cybersecurity
Budget pressures, workforce woes and cyber threats converge
A shortage of skilled IT pros comes at a time when cybersecurity must compete for sparse funding.
Modernization