Digital Government
Does the big data era demand new rules of the road?
The gray area for those developing guidelines lies in the purpose behind a data collection, and the issue of subsequent, unforeseen use.
Modernization
Verizon sells Federal Network Systems unit
The telecom giant's federal systems integration shop will become part of Jacobs Engineering Group, a diverse, global engineering and construction company that has interests in IT.
Acquisition
HealthCare.gov -- more agile, please
Draft requirements for the site's next contract stress open source, iterative development and maintaining the financial back-end platform.
Cybersecurity
Feds warn HealthCare.gov users about Heartbleed
HHS officials reset 8 million user accounts as a precaution, though they said they have found no indication that personal information has been targeted.
People
Rethinking (again) the role of CIO
Eighteen years after the Clinger-Cohen Act created the position, experts discuss how the job of agencies' top IT executives has changed.
Digital Government
In-flight Wi-Fi for Con Air
The Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System is bringing broadband to its planes.
Modernization
FirstNet leader D'Agostino resigns
The general manager's departure comes as the First Responder Network Authority is in the process of developing a business plan and expanding its staff.
People
Cobert: Unified clearance rules are a work in progress
Deputy director says administration is working to "make continuous evaluation a reality."
Modernization
NTIA launches Spectrum.gov
The inventory of agency spectrum shows just how complicated it could be to share bandwidth.
People
How bosses and workers see the federal workplace
A new report says a dangerous disconnect exists at several agencies -- and aligned views do not necessarily point to a happy workplace.
People
DOD expands use of IT Dashboard
Officials are posting more information on the site to comply with OMB's governmentwide IT reporting requirements.
People
And who will replace Burwell?
OMB director gets the nod to replace Sebelius, who is resigning from HHS
Digital Government
Senate passes Data Act
The version differs from the one the House passed in November, but lawmakers are confident the legislation will soon be going to the president.
Cybersecurity
CDX pits NSA hackers against service academies
The Cyber Defense Exercise, now in its 14th year, is designed to put classroom lessons to use in the real world.
People
OMB seeks more money to tackle IT effectiveness
Budget Director Sylvia Burwell identified three management issues that need to be fixed to help IT procurement.
People
GAO sees opportunity for IT savings in duplication report
The watchdog agency wants tougher oversight from OMB in PortfolioStat reviews and stronger agency-level CIO authorities to provide more visibility into troubled IT projects.
Acquisition
Justice cancels 7 IT procurements over China links
The Section 516 rule seeks to eliminate IT gear from firms that are responsible for cyberattacks on U.S. companies or have ties to China's military.
Digital Government
Feds propose streamlined strategy for health IT
A new report proposes a "risk based" approach that gives developers latitude to build computer applications for health records and capturing patient data, without the long lead times and trials that accompany FDA approval.
Modernization
New FCC rulemaking could set up a spectrum superhighway
The spectrum in question is used by federal agencies, which would share frequencies with commercial entities.
Modernization