Digital Government
The one thing law enforcement really needs from IT
A new study urges the Justice Department to up its game on sharing the best tools and tactics with state and local partners.
Modernization
DHS transfers emergency-response tech
The Next-Generation Incident Command System is a mobile, web-based system designed to speed collaboration and enhance situational awareness.
Cybersecurity
Obama declares foreign cyber threats a 'national emergency'
The president’s executive order authorizes sanctions on those deemed a threat to U.S. economic or national security.
Modernization
Hiring, procurement are pain points for FirstNet
Building a national communications network for first responders is a massive undertaking, and no one seems pleased with the progress so far.
Cybersecurity
Why Internet voting remains a risky proposition
A Lawrence Livermore expert details the many ways online elections could be corrupted.
Cybersecurity
Fed data at risk in attacks on university computers
DHS is warning that a college's information-filled IT infrastructure can provide access to sensitive federal networks.
Digital Government
SEC data, federal pay raise, broadband proposals and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Updating acquisition guidance, awaiting a patent and hacking damage
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
NIEM: The key to improved information sharing
The National Information Exchange Model's usefulness extends far beyond its origins in justice and law enforcement.
Cybersecurity
DHS warns feds about electronic billing ploy
A phishing campaign targeting government employees includes malware disguised as an attached invoice.
Modernization
Power outage, disaster data, FedRAMP approval and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Big data is not just a job, it's an adventure
Officials from DHS and DOT face different challenges with departmental data but agree that when it comes to managing big data, "you're never done."
Cybersecurity