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Does the Government’s Mobility Program Go Far Enough to Protect Security and Privacy?
From checking email to editing presentations on the fly, more federal employees are using mobile devices as part of their job.
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Not Just Silicon Valley: Feds Have a Gender Tech Gap, Too
Here's what the government can do as an employer to get its house in order.
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Mikey Dickerson: No Paper Pushing at US Digital Service
The head of the U.S. Digital Service is taking a fix-it first approach to his office.
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Lawmakers Seek Todd Park Subpoena Over HealthCare.gov Security
Panel charges White House involvement in Obamacare website woes.
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Despite Obama’s Pledge to Curb It, NSA Mass Surveillance Wins Rubber Stamp
Mass surveillance just earned another 90-day blank check, nine months after President Obama promised to rein in the NSA’s spying powers.
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First of its Kind Venture Capital Fund Pumps Millions into GovTech Startups
The GovTech Fund has raised $23 million and invested in four companies.
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What Kind of CTO Will Megan Smith Be?
Former Googler Megan Smith said she’ll take an expansive view of technology in her new role.
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DISA Kicks Off IT Contract to Support Cyber Command
Omnibus contract open only to small business.
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Things Can Go Kaboom When a Defense Contractor's 3-D Printer Gets Hacked
Military vendors that print with metal powders should heed forthcoming NIST security standards.
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Special Operations Wants Portable Lasers, Better Night Vision Goggles
The Special Operations Command requires “revolutionary game changing” technologies to support its mission.
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Here's What Congress Tweeted While Obama Was Asking for Their Support Against ISIL
On Twitter, Congress's reaction during and immediately after the speech was either disparaging, supportive, or completely off-topic.
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Is There Any Part of Government That Hasn’t Been Hacked Yet?
A cybersecurity official from the FBI offers a stark answer.
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Army Eyes 4G Cellular Tech for Combat Communications
Could this be the beginning of the end for JTRS?
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OPM Terminates Controversial Background Check Contractor
Falls Church-based USIS had been suspended after breach in computer network.
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Report: Agencies Aren’t Properly Vetting All Cyber Contractors
Most departments failed to assess whether IT vendors took security precautions.
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VA Secretary Wants to Improve Digital Services for Vets
Robert McDonald wants single, easy-to-use website for vets to access VA services
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The FCC Website Will Likely Crash on Wednesday
The Federal Communications Commission plays a vital role in the nation’s response to cyber incidents and it’s about to be hit by a major disruption. By Patrick Tucker
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ISIL Is Now Threatening to Assassinate Twitter Employees
The social media site has been engaged in monitoring and closing down accounts of ISIL fighters.
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And the Winners Are ... 2014 Nextgov Bold Awards Recognize Tech Problem Solvers
A new system for tracking weapons of mass destruction in the field, a successful social media campaign for disaster preparedness were among the boldest of the Bold Awards winners.
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