Cybersecurity
DHS could provide 'security in a box'
A DHS proposal would potentially help agencies solve their cybersecurity challenges.
Digital Government
Army plans to phase out $5 billion pixelated uniform design
Soldiers have said the design is an ineffective camouflage, The Daily reports.
People
10 trends shaping the federal IT future
Deloitte identifies "enablers" and "disruptors" taking on significant roles in federal IT.
Modernization
Library of Congress seeks ideas on mobile contracting app
Agency is gathering information on how to bolster a purchasing, training and resource-sharing program.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS needs protection from employees' portable devices
Primarily for consumers, portable devices lack security features needed survive in a government environment.
Acquisition
How to make a win/win for agencies and small business
The new OFPP has an opportunity to improve small-business contracting and help agencies meet their missions at the same time, writes Steve Kelman.
Digital Government
Will the FCC punt on indecency?
The FCC has a backlog of 1.5 million indecency complaints on file covering about 9,700 broadcasts.
Cybersecurity
DHS to give agencies free computer threat-detection packages
Continuous monitoring program would draw $200 million from Homeland Security’s 2013 budget.
Digital Government
A faster, better, cheaper way to do high-tech procurement?
Some experts question whether RFP-EZ is the right way to go about fixing the government’s IT procurement problems.
Cybersecurity
Defense taps scientists to make computer games that test for security bugs
Galois and University of Washington awarded DARPA funding.
Digital Government
Air Force lets 12 small businesses in on network hardware deal
New bids on disputed full and open portion of the contract are due this week.
Cybersecurity
Should DOD be taking more risks with mobility?
DOD's intrinsic risk aversion challenges its ability to stay current with mobile capabilities, and some of its leaders believe it's time to rethink that caution.
Digital Government
IT officials spending less on one-time capital investments
Shift toward operational expenditures makes budgets more predictable, increases local control.
People
Shifting IT expense methods is attractive but challenging
Federal financial professionals are embracing the idea of shifting from capital expenditures, but getting everyone on the same page is a challenge.
Digital Government
Building an army of ones and zeros and the troops who know how to wield them
The Defense Department must staff its emerging Cyber Command with men and women who possess both digital and physical skills.
Digital Government
It's official: Apple computers are no longer virus-free
"It doesn't get PC viruses" has become "It's built to be safe."
Emerging Tech
Surveillance cameras could make us better people
A Dutch research team hopes that surveillance cameras could reverse the "bystander effect."
Digital Government
Administration struggles to support Syrian opposition without arms
White House officials are concerned weapons could fall into the hands of terrorists.
People