Emerging Tech
Senators Target Russian Election Meddling with Political Ad Bill
The bill would require ads that run on Facebook, Twitter or other online platforms disclose who paid for them.
Digital Government
Mattis Opposes Splitting Defense CIO Duties
The defense secretary’s letter also objects to a requirement that the Defense Department notify other nations before responding to cyber threats.
Digital Government
Could the Senate’s Plan to Speed Up Bid Protests Backfire?
A shorter timeframe to review contracting disputes could put significant stress on the Government Accountability Office.
Cybersecurity
Sharing Election Threat Info with States Won’t be One-Size-Fits-All, DHS Says
Cyber threat information sharing strategies will vary state by state based on state preferences, a DHS official says.
Digital Government
GSA, OPM Nominees Pledge to Build Public Trust Through Open Data Programs
Emily Webster Murphy, GSA administrator nominee, pledged to expand open data programs while Jeff Pon, OPM director nominee, said he promised to ramp up information security efforts.
Emerging Tech
This Tool Saves HUD Employees Weeks of Work
House of Urban Development Department employees would take days and even weeks to fulfill lawmakers’ requests until the agency launched CART.
Cybersecurity
4 Ideas to Prevent the Next Equifax
Congress could create minimum breach notification standards, increase oversight and rein in Social Security numbers.
Artificial Intelligence
What Agencies Need to Navigate the AI Frontier
Adopting artificial intelligence isn't a well-trodden path.
Modernization
Microsoft Cloud Can Now Host Classified Pentagon Data
The Defense Department will be able to send data that requires a secret-level security clearance to view to the company’s cloud.
Digital Government
DHS Wants to Stop the Next Anthrax Outbreak with Open Data
The Homeland Security Department is offering $300,000 for data solutions that can detect biothreats before they spread.
Digital Government
Is Your Agency Ready to Solve Its Problems?
A Stanford faculty member says agencies need a specific infrastructure to support innovation programs.
Emerging Tech
Survey: 42% of Feds Say Increasing Workloads Merit More Automation
More than 75 percent of respondents said they spend at least a quarter of their workday on tedious administrative tasks.
Digital Government
GAO Denies Equifax Bid Protest on IRS Contract
In its ruling, GAO said Equifax’ contentions were “unreasonable,” allowing IRS to move forward on a contract with Experian.
Cybersecurity
DHS to Order Agencies Implement Email, Website Encryption Tools
Agencies must implement DMARC and STARTTLS within three months, according to the DHS order.
Cybersecurity
House Bill Would Allow Companies to Hack Back—With Limits
The bill would let hacked companies steal back or destroy their files but not cause exact retribution on hackers.
Modernization
FirstNet Seeks Disaster Response Apps
Developers can submit their emergency response-themed apps for review for the networks' app store.
Digital Government
IRS Suspends $7 Million Equifax Contract
The suspension comes after additional security incidents at Equifax.
Cybersecurity
DHS Nominee Would Be Agency’s First Homegrown Cyber Leader
Kirstjen Nielsen would be the agency's first secretary with extensive cyber experience.
Digital Government
Trump’s Tech Office Wants More Short-Term Talent
The Office of American Innovation could model its recruitment efforts after Obama-era tech programs.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker Says Justice Department is Wrong About Encryption
Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, thinks weakening encryption would be bad for national security.
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