Digital Government
Defense idles firefighting C-130s following crash
The aircraft are equipped to fight wildfires in support of the Forest Service.
Modernization
Backup systems ensured continuity of military networks during storm
Commercial networks didn’t fare as well.
Emerging Tech
Consumer groups: Privacy meetings favor D.C.
Groups that aren't based in the area may not have the resources or time to send representatives to D.C. every time there is a meeting, the groups say.
Cybersecurity
Researchers use spoofing techniques to take control of drone
Findings come as UAVs have been cleared for integration in U.S. airspace by 2015.
Cybersecurity
Mark Weatherford's major league cyber team
DHS' civilian cybersecurity chief is tapping top talent to go after hackers.
Digital Government
This declaration of Internet freedom is vague
At fewer than 100 words, the declaration's length seems itself to be an attack on the anti-Internet contingent.
People
Did telework keep the government functioning after storms?
The recent thunderstorm that resulted in widespread power outages could serve as a reminder that telework is a valuable option for federal agencies.
Digital Government
Former DHS contractor nabbed in immigrant form forgery plot
Twice in roughly a year, USCIS allegedly falls prey to an inside job.
Cybersecurity
Cyber incident reports skyrocket over three-year period
Cyber incidents reported by critical infrastructure managers jumped by more than 2,000 percent between 2009 and 2011, according to a new report.
Digital Government
Pentagon dishes out funding for rapid manufacturing technologies
Boeing nabs a $3.7 million DARPA contract.
Digital Government
DISA awards major Army network maintenance contract to tainted company
Winner paid $2.3 million to settle False Claims Act charges last year.
Cybersecurity
NIST's new cyber center ready for public-private insight
A collaborative new effort will work to develop cybersecurity solutions and spur job creation.
People
GSA offers 1,000 workers early buyouts
Second round of buyouts went to more than 1,000 workers, most of which are in the agency's headquarters.
Emerging Tech
Hands-free camera maker Looxcie inks In-Q-Tel deal
Devices will be developed for Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate.
Digital Government
RIM is dying because it got the future of phones completely wrong
The company made a decision to stick with email-focused devices.
Digital Government
Northrop Grumman snags a $782 million sole-source contract for Afghanistan communications
The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node is a key relay system.
People
Air Force's Keffer and George swap jobs
Two Air Force officers will trade jobs between the Pentagon and Ft. Meade.
Modernization
Buyer beware: Mobile payments might not be protected
Financial regulations may not apply to consumers if data is compromised, officials say.
Modernization
DHS claims strides in cloud, enterprise initiatives
At DHS, progress is being made in cloud offerings and enterprise services, according to CIO Richard Spires.
People