Digital Government
Brazil dispatch
Steve Kelman offers five observations from Latin America's biggest economy and democracy.
Modernization
VanRoekel: Tech investments in Ebola fight could pay long-term dividends
USAID’s chief innovation officer says IT "plays a foundational and fundamental role" in U.S. assistance in West Africa -- and can help prepare for the next catastrophic epidemic as well.
Digital Government
Isaiah Joo
This Rising Star is responsible for engaging civil society groups and experts in academia who might have ideas on using technology to advance diplomacy.
People
Corruption and causes for thanksgiving
Steve Kelman considers the costs of corruption in Mexico, China, and most developing countries -- and argues that Americans should keep their own government troubles in perspective.
Cybersecurity
NSA director predicts major cyberattack by 2025
Adm. Michael Rogers, leader of NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, testified on Capitol Hill on Nov. 20 about pending cybersecurity legislation.
Cybersecurity
Israeli breakthrough and special ops RFI
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
NATO tests, Eshoo loses and Massachusetts challenges
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Why cyber took a back seat in Beijing
In advance of President Barack Obama’s meeting with China President Xi Jinping, White House advisers made a lot of noise about getting tough with China on cybersecurity. But the topic was barely mentioned by either side after the talks.
Cybersecurity
USPS retirement, HHS cyber conference and NATO cyber defense
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Remembering time behind the Berlin Wall
Before he became a procurement expert and management professor, Steve Kelman dabbled in Cold War intrigue. Twenty-five years after the fall of the wall, he recalls the experience.
Digital Government
DHS to gather more data from visa-less travelers
Online visa waiver system expanding to help address security concerns.
Cybersecurity
Surface Pro is OK, program inventories are not, and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Can DHS get it together?
Slowly but surely, the agency's ability to handle cybersecurity has evolved -- but experts say key hurdles remain.
Modernization
Cyberattacks, DeSalvo staying, elegant ID and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Understanding State's big database crash: Q&A with Greg Ambrose
FCW's exclusive interview with Greg Ambrose, the State Department’s director of consular systems and technology, who talked about how his office is trying to prevent a repeat of this summer's visa and passport database malfunction.
Digital Government
Tel Aviv dispatch
Steve Kelman takes a break from acquisition and IT to report on his latest travels.
Cybersecurity
National security implications for financial system cyberattacks?
Investigators have told the president they don't yet know who is behind the attacks, but a new Proofpoint report offers some clues.
Cybersecurity
Insider threats and data localization
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Bill targets visa waiver loophole
Bipartisan legislation would give DHS the authority to suspend participation in the Visa Waiver program for any country that fails to provide information related to terror threats.
Cybersecurity