Nextgov
With a Major Cybersecurity Job Shortage, We Must Act Like We Are at War
The U.S. needs much more than the recent $14 billion cybersecurity budget increase to keep up with the bad guys.
Nextgov
Will More Federal Employees Learn To Code Any Time Soon?
General Assembly, which operates in-person and online classes nationally, is now offering discounts on development training to city, state and federal employees.
Nextgov
Bill Would Require Agencies to Keep Track of ‘Critical’ Cyber Workforce Shortages
The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act would require agencies to use a cyber-jobs framework developed by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.
Nextgov
The IRS Spent $2.7 Million on a Tool That Shelled Out $39 Million to Crooks
The ROI could fall deeper into the red, based on revelations about a breach of the online service.
Oversight
NASA: No, an Asteroid Is Not About To Destroy Earth
Willis, Affleck and company don't need to suit up just yet.
Management
NASA Is Looking To Turn Astronaut Waste Into Plastic and Vitamins
The space agency's scientists are researching how to create plastic more easily
Nextgov
Is Yelp Really the Best Way to Give the Government a Piece of Your Mind?
TSA did not make a formal agreement with Yelp, nor does it plan to use Yelp heavily for customer response.
Nextgov
Widespread Use of Yammer Social Network at VA Ran Afoul of Agency Rules, Watchdog Says
Department CIO implicated in a probe of unapproved and insecure uses of the social network’s free version.
Nextgov
$11 Billion Next-Gen Weather Satellite Launch Delayed
“Schedule risks” found by NOAA, NASA and main contractor Lockheed Martin have slipped the launch again to sometime in fall, likely October.
Nextgov
Video: Intel Wants to Personalize the Internet of Things
You'll soon be able to connect more with the Internet of Things.
Nextgov
Shadow BYOD Runs Rampant at Federal Agencies
Many federal employees may be ignoring the rules around using personal devices for official work, according to a new poll.
Defense
Germany Charges Own Spy With Treason for Sharing Intelligence with CIA
The spy, arrested last summer, is accused of being paid more than $100,000 by the CIA to snoop on Germany.
Nextgov
House Oversight Chief Probes OPM Hack Timeline
Rep. Jason Chaffetz is zeroing in on a March 2014 cyberintrusion at the agency, during which hackers made off with what amounted to a blueprint of OPM’s IT systems.
Defense
The Government is Watching the Ashley Madison Hack
Thousands of the site’s affair-seeking users registered from .mil and .gov domains — at least ostensibly.
Management
Drone Manufacturer Has Been Flying Spy Missions For Defense Since Early August
The US military has hired General Atomics to fly some missions — just ISR so far, but what about the future?
Management
How to Measure IT’s Strategic Value
CIOs need to create metrics that go beyond server downtime.
Nextgov
Ex-State Employee Allegedly Cyberstalked Hundreds of Coeds from Embassy Computer
Criminal checks into suspect Michael C. Ford later revealed a history of voyeurism.
Management
State Department Still Vague on Who Okayed Clinton Email Set-Up
Variety of possible players hinted at in new court filing.
Defense
Manning Is In Trouble For Violating Prison Rules for Magazines, Books
The U.S. soldier convicted of leaking classified information has been found guilty of violating rules for permitted reading material.
Defense