Cybersecurity
Why there's no silver bullet for cyber deterrence
Members of Congress are increasingly calling for a cyber deterrence strategy that one former DOD official says is possible, but won't be easy.
Digital Government
Vladimir Putin and the Little Green Men of the Internet
The future of Kremlin-backed information operations against Western governments looks a lot like Russia's deceptive campaign against Crimea in 2014.
Digital Government
How U.S. Law Enforcement Caught Reality Winner, the NSA Contractor Charged With Leaking Top-Secret Materials
It didn't take long for the FBI to make an arrest.
Artificial Intelligence
How Apple Sees the Near Future
Siri is set to play a much larger role in the company’s products.
Cybersecurity
Task Force Urges a Cyber Coordinator for Health Care
HHS should also work with industry to build a cyber emergency response team for medical devices.
Cybersecurity
How Should the U.S. Build a Cyber Workforce of the Future?
The White House is looking for ways to improve the nation’s cybersecurity workforce, the longest-range part of President Trump’s cybersecurity plan.
Emerging Tech
Lawmaker: 'We Need to Speak the Truth' About Automation
Sen. Kamala Harris said lawmakers aren’t clear enough with constituents about the impending obsolescence of their jobs.
Digital Government
Safari Browser to Offer Privacy Features
If you've been a Google Chrome or Firefox devotee, it might be time to switch browsers.
Modernization
White House funds federal spectrum study
OMB funds research on how to consolidate multiple federal radar capabilities to free up government-owned spectrum for the commercial market.
Emerging Tech
The New Cryptocurrency Gold Rush: Digital Tokens That Raise Millions in Minutes
The oracles of Silicon Valley say token offerings could reinvent the “freemium” business model of the internet.
Artificial Intelligence
Inside the Bizarre Human Job of Being a Face for Artificial Intelligence
Amelia is a technology developed by IPsoft to automate some customer service, IT and business processes. She looks very human.
Modernization
Trump pushes plan to privatize air traffic control
The White House is backing long-held plans to privatize air traffic control operations to jumpstart progress on a massive technology upgrade.
Digital Government
USAF secretary calls for more research and innovation
New Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says that in addition to pressing readiness and modernization needs, the service must prioritize innovation, research and realigning the cyber workforce.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs to Adopt Same Commercial Health Records Platform as DOD
Secretary David Shulkin said there was a public interest exception in skipping a full and open competition.
Digital Government
Don't believe the hype: Procurement reform is a red herring!
One govtech innovator argues that the fixes could create more problems than they resolve.
Modernization
VA to dump Vista for DOD's electronic health record system
Citing an urgent need, Secretary David Shulkin announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs would bypass open competition and buy into the solution chosen by the Defense Department in 2015.
Digital Government
FCC CIO to Leave for First-of-its-Kind Role in Government
David Bray has been the agency's chief information officer since August 2013.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Mess with Password Manager, Plastic Surgery Clinics and Burritos
What's more awful: having all your passwords stolen or pre- and post-op pictures?
People