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Federal Government Expects to Bring on 3,500 More Cyber Pros by 2017
The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy was characterized as a first step toward building a sustainable pipeline of government and industry data security talent that will last well into the future.
Tech
Chelsea Manning's Suicide Attempt
Her legal team has confirmed that the U.S. Army whistle-blower tried to kill herself last week. Manning tweeted that she is OK.
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18F's Second Project Under Agile BPA: Citizen Logins
The tech consultancy wants to work with a vendor on identity management.
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GSA Starts Search for New Technology Transformation Service Commissioner
Candidates must have a blend of tech bonafides, business acumen and team-building skills.
Tech
How Museums Fought for the Retired Space Shuttles
The icons of space exploration had long journeys from orbit to their permanent homes.
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Will the Government Go for Pokemon Go?
The new augmented reality app is a feat of data-mapping technology.
Management
The Code That Took America to the Moon Was Just Published to GitHub
It's like a 1960s time capsule.
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A Year In, VA Progresses with Departmentwide IT 'Transformation'
VA published its own mid-year assessment this week.
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Watchdog: Former IRS Employees Might Still Have Access to Computers, Facilities
A new OIG report estimated IRS couldn’t verify all security items were returned for more than 66 percent of separated employees.
Oversight
House Republicans Have Questions for James Comey
Lawmakers railed against the FBI director, who earlier this week said the agency would not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton
Tech
No Charges for Hillary Clinton
The Justice Department officially closed the case on the former secretary of state’s use of a private email server Wednesday.
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Q&A: DHS CIO Wants ‘Constant Foraging’ for Commercial Tech
More than a year after opening its Silicon Valley office, the Homeland Security Department is figuring out what a free flow of talent and technology would really mean.
Defense
The Navy Is Rigging Locusts to Sniff Out Bombs
Although dogs’ noses remain the gold standard for chemical detection, bugs' simpler neurological system make them easier to engineer and control.
Defense
How the Cold War Forced NASA to Make Its Jupiter Spacecraft Solar-powered
If NASA had its way, it would never have chosen this path.
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Does It Make Sense to Upgrade to Windows 10?
Having performed hundreds of Windows upgrades over the years, it’s safe to describe my enthusiasm for such a move as tepid at best, which is why I found myself nearly up against the deadline for the free upgrade.
Oversight
Labor Department Overdue for FOIA Upgrades, Auditors Say
GAO says procedures and software are out of date.
News
FBI’s Balancing Act on Clinton Email Decision
Agency recommends against prosecution of presumptive Democratic nominee, while blasting her and the State Department’s handling of classified information.
Tech
FBI: 'No Reasonable Prosecutor' Would Charge Clinton For Her Handling of Classified Email
James Comey chided Clinton and her staff for mishandling classified information, saying they were were “extremely careless."
Management
Juno’s Triumphant Night
After completing a high-risk maneuver, NASA’s spacecraft is officially in the gas giant’s orbit—and humankind is closer to Jupiter than ever before.
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