Nextgov
Cyber Pay Equals Out at $112,000 in Government and Industry, Survey Says
Higher pay typically is not the deal breaker when information security professionals pass over military jobs for private sector positions.
Tech
Social Security’s Acting Chief Pushes Long-Term Vision
“We recognize that changes will be necessary,” Carolyn Colvin says.
Oversight
Sen. Bob Corker Is 'Shocked' by How Little Data the NSA Is Collecting
The NSA bulk-data program is so scaled down, it might not even be effective, the Senate Foreign Relations chairman claims.
Nextgov
Could Google IDs Help Emergency Crews Reach Disaster Areas Faster?
Universal credentials are the future of online security, DHS says.
Nextgov
What the Intelligence Community Can Teach the Rest of Government about Cloud
Three lessons from the National Security Agency and the CIA.
Defense
NSA Officials Lobby Senators as Patriot Act Nears Deadline
The White House is supporting an NSA reform bill, but Mitch McConnell wants to keep the spying program unchanged.
Nextgov
DJ Patil to Tech Industry: Don’t Just ‘Throw Stones’ at Government
The U.S. chief data scientist says innovative outsiders have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard inside government.
Oversight
Obama Administration Backs Bill to End NSA Bulk Records-Collection
The White House says it supports the USA Freedom Act.
Oversight
Patriot Act In Uncharted Legal Territory As Deadline Approaches
Will the Patriot Act mean something different if lawmakers renew it now that they know the full extent of the NSA's spying?
Nextgov
Federal Employee Retirement Plan Struggles with Cyber Conflict of Interest
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board refuses to let auditors probe until satisfied that FISMA directives will not fracture the Chinese wall between OMB and the board.
Nextgov
Third-Party Software Was Entry Point for Background-Check System Hack
Intruders piggybacked on a vulnerability in an enterprise resource planning application.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Prod Agencies to Retool Energy-Guzzling Data Centers
The Energy Efficiency Government Technology Act would require federal data centers to run on more energy-efficient technologies.
Defense
Finding a Cure for What Ails Defense Acquisition
Why the Pentagon’s prescription for staying ahead of the curve falls short.
Nextgov
Government’s Mobile Sites, Apps Rated More Highly Than Many Companies’
Almost a quarter of federal website traffic now comes from mobile devices.
Nextgov
Can Analytics Save US Soldiers from Suicide?
The Army is in the midst of a five-year effort that aims to identify factors that protect or put at risk a soldier’s mental health.
Management
Federal Court Rules NSA Spying Illegal
The program “exceeds the scope of what Congress has authorized," a judge ruled Thursday.
Nextgov
Homeland Security Committee Considers Turning Nation’s Cellphones into Walkie-Talkies During Emergencies
In the event of a disaster, how does the government communicate with a population of cord cutters when cellphone towers are down?
Management
CNN and FAA Team Up to Test Drones
The FAA is considering the technology that Amazon would use to deliver packages remotely.
Nextgov
OPM Gives Agencies Permission to Fast-Track Hiring of Digital Teams
Agencies will now have greater latitude to hire digital services experts on a temporary basis.
Tech