Cybersecurity
Possible Iranian hack of NASA stresses need for site certification
A computer analyst who retraced the attackers’ self-reported steps says the space agency’s login Web page likely was unprotected.
Digital Government
T-Mobile challenges Verizon’s spectrum claims
T-Mobile is challenging Verizon’s claim that it is the most efficient user of spectrum, pointing to a new study.
Digital Government
Developer Recorded Future raises $12 million for forecasting technology
CIA investment wing In-Q-Tel participated in the venture capital round.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX splashes down
The first commercial space vehicle to reach the space station came back to Earth.
Cybersecurity
Lockheed Martin wins $496 million contract with Justice, U.S. Marshals
Company will supply IT and security services.
Modernization
BlackBerry tells feds: Get on the bus
Research In Motion is looking to shore up loyalty among federal workers.
Emerging Tech
State sees progress against international Internet regulation plans
Lawmakers are fearful that International Telecommunication Union may become too powerful.
Digital Government
Big data commission set up to aid agencies
IBM and SAP execs will co-chair a group whose goal is to improve the use of big data.
People
IG slams Energy Department for wasting energy
An audit finds the agency overlooked hundreds of data centers in its data center management efforts.
Digital Government
.Bank, .global could be coming to your browser
The proposed domain name extension program will be announced on June 13.
People
White House threatens to strike down bill to extend pay freeze
An appropriations bill that funds military construction and veterans' programs also would add another year to the federal employee pay freeze for some employees.
Acquisition
VA failed to set aside work for vets, GAO finds
A bid protest charged that VA officials didn’t comply with the law and regulations when awarding an emergency notification services contract.
Cybersecurity
Tips for the digital government strategy
The new digital government strategy might be overwhelming, but agencies are beginning to sort it out and offer advice.
People
Report: Poor management may be hurting GSA's customers
Some GSA customer agencies may not be getting the best service in the Pacific Rim Region because the region is struggling with inventories and training, according to a new report.
Modernization
Pentagon seeks new encryption techniques for mobile devices
Solicitation spotlights Special Operations Command’s pressing tech needs.
Modernization
Microsoft launches Office 365 for Government in a segregated cloud
The new service will support IPv6 by September.
Cybersecurity
A complete guide to Flame, the malicious computer virus ravaging Iran
Experts are calling the virus the most sophisticated cyber espionage weapon yet.
Cybersecurity
Budget and staff pressures are reshaping the federal cybersecurity market
A shortage of skilled cyber experts is driving some contract decisions.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill signing still being delayed
Senate staffers are currently eyeing the second or third week in June for floor debate on the legislation.
Digital Government