Emerging Tech

DHS Thinks Biometrics Can 'Improve Daily Life'

The department sole-sourced a contract to the University Of Texas at Austin's Center for Identity.

Cybersecurity

17-Year-Old Hacks the Air Force for the Biggest Bug Bounty

The Defense Department’s third bug bounty opened Air Force websites to international participants and they found the most vulnerabilities yet.

Digital Government

Another Federal CIO Leaves. Here's Who Remains.

Many CFO Act federal agencies are still being lead by acting chief information officers.

Emerging Tech

What Would Improve Data Security? 75% of Government IT Pros Say Biometrics

And nearly 90 percent say they would be more satisfied at work if their agencies invested in smart tech, according to a survey.

Cybersecurity

This Web-Building Tool is the Target of Civilian Government’s First Bug Bounty

GSA’s tech unit is paying up to $5,000 to security researchers who find exploitable flaws in its Federalist tool.

Digital Government

FCC Asks for Help Fixing Faulty Broadband Provider Data

The agency wants to correct and refine information on broadband coverage in different areas of the country.

Cybersecurity

7 Ways to Fill Cyber Workforce Gaps in a Generation

Veterans, vocational schools and loan forgiveness could all be key to building tomorrow’s cybersecurity workforce.

Modernization

Report: Don't Neglect Legacy IT While Waiting for the Cloud

Legacy systems need to be maintained even if agencies plan on migrating to cloud systems, according to a recent report.

Digital Government

How Could a Bill to Stop Sex Trafficking Be Controversial?

A bill designed to punish websites that facilitate sex trafficking could open up other online companies to lawsuits, critics say.

Cybersecurity

Here are Some New Ideas for Fighting Botnets

Liability for defensive measures, surging international cooperation and making government a good role model top the list.

Emerging Tech

NIH's Supercomputer Gets An Upgrade

NIH is using the CSRA's Biowulf cluster to study potential treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

Cybersecurity

After Huge Hack, OPM Still Hasn't Learned Its Lesson

The Government Accountability Office found OPM is taking greater risks with its systems and data than it should.

Digital Government

DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract

The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."

Digital Government

If the FBI Has Your Biometrics, It Doesn't Have to Tell You

A final rule blocks millions of citizens from requesting information about the data stored in that system.

Emerging Tech

These Birds' Molting Patterns Might Change How Government Uses Drones

U.S. Fish and Wildlife is researching whether oil spill drones could harm wildlife.

Cybersecurity

GAO: Keeping NSA and CYBERCOM Together Makes Hacking Tool Leaks More Likely

The release of high-value NSA hacking tools in recent month sparked widespread concern about how securely those tools are stored.

Digital Government

Bye-Bye, Networx: GSA Awards $50B Next-gen Telecom Contract

The General Services Administration selected 10 vendors for the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.