Emerging Tech
Federal Spending on Drones Goes Under the Sea
Of the billions it spends on unmanned vehicles, the federal government's focus is shifting from the skies to the sea.
Digital Government
This Agency Can Help Fast Track Your Tech Acquisitions
National Technical Information Service pairs federal agencies with vetted companies that meet their technology needs—and fast.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Wants Inventory of Agencies' Kaspersky Use
The Science, Space and Technology Committee is the latest to question how the government may be using the Russian anti-virus software.
Digital Government
NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier
The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.
Emerging Tech
Federal Agencies Flirt with Blockchain
Agencies brainstormed at least 200 potential federal use cases.
Digital Government
A Fake Cyber Stat Lives On in Congress
Some numbers are too convincing to go away.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies are Vulnerable to Digital Snooping, Watchdogs Find
Embassies’ telecom supply chains often go through China and they aren’t fixing vulnerabilities security officers point out.
Digital Government
Border State Lawmakers Propose a 'Smart' Wall
The group wants radar technology, drones and cameras to make up big chunks of Trump's proposed border wall.
Cybersecurity
Senators OK Funding to Improve Their Own Cybersecurity
The funding bump would raise the upper chamber’s cyber protections and train senators and staff in cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity
OPM Confirms Digital Personnel Files Offline Until End of Month
The online files will be accessible in read-only mode until then, the agency says.
Cybersecurity
New Bill Would Help Feds Victimized by Data Breaches
The bipartisan legislation would inform victims about efforts to mitigate damage and prosecute hackers.
Emerging Tech
FDA Is Looking Into Drones for Health Inspections
But how drone-collected data will figure into the agency's old school processes is still being worked out.
Digital Government
U.S. Digital Services Co-Founder Leaves White House
Haley Van Dyck re-joined government in March.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Passes Bills to Reorganize DHS Cyber Team and Collect Zero-Day Info
The bill still faces a gauntlet of jurisdictional disputes before reaching the House floor.
Digital Government
Border Walls Work in Cities, DHS Officials Tell Lawmakers
Lawmakers want a higher-tech border patrol, but a watchdog agency is concerned CBP isn't measuring how useful its technology is.
Digital Government
IRS Pilot Lets You Settle Tax Disputes From Home
The agency will test a online conferencing platform that taxpayers can use from their homes or wherever they click the link.
Digital Government
IT Modernization Gets Nod, But No Money, In House Funding Bills
Funding for a major tech upgrades push will have to wait on Senate action on a modernization bill.
Emerging Tech
Time for Agencies to Rethink the Internet of Things, NIST Official Says
It's hard to secure the internet of things if parties can't agree what it is.
Digital Government
Congress' Plan to Cut Improper Payments Will Require Investment, Lawmaker Says
Cracking down on fraud requires enterprise tools as well as personnel with technical and legal skills, Rep. Gerry Connolly said.
Digital Government
5 States Sign Up for National Public Safety Network
FirstNet is underway, but lawmakers are still concerned about cybersecurity.
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