Digital Government
With shutdown looming, IRS software providers face confusion
Treasury officials decline to discuss 'hypothetical scenario' as tax deadline approaches.
Digital Government
White House push to help technology startups gets mixed reviews
Companies say agencies have granted few waivers to complex acquisition rules that stymie entrepreneurial developers.
Digital Government
Legacy of WikiLeaks scandal might be agency mistrust
Former national security officials worry that intragovernment cooperation against terrorism might dry up.
Cybersecurity
Defense funding for cybersecurity is hard to pin down
Confusion over terminology and agency roles suggests serious procurement challenges, observers say.
Modernization
NSA testing smartphones, tablets on safe mobile architecture
The agency is securing the cloud and stealing a page from Amazon, OnStar for data delivery systems
Cybersecurity
Pentagon seeks $3.2 billion for revised cyber budget
The nearly $1 billion increase over the amount the agency sought just last month reflects the re-categorization of programs as cybersecurity, Defense officials said.
Modernization
Wyden seeks to clarify when government can track mobile data
Draft legislation would ease stalemate between law enforcement's need for speed and citizen desire for privacy while using cellphones, GPS.
Cybersecurity
RSA security breach compromised federal network ID tool
Company's authentication tool is used by Defense, Homeland Security and State departments, among others.
Digital Government
Cyberattacks against federal networks were up 40 percent in 2010
Agencies should improve continuous monitoring to mitigate threats, says White House.
Cybersecurity