Digital Government
The Federal Government Wants Developers' Help with Quality Control
It’s soliciting help from vendors to review Ruby On Rails applications.
Cybersecurity
Cyber-Heavy DHS Reauthorization Bill Passes House
The reauthorization would boost cyber protections at ports and airports and offer aid to state and local governments.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department Takes Drug War to Dark Web Markets
Officials shut down a massive online drug market and warned criminals that they can't hide behind anonymized tools.
Digital Government
The Tech of Homeland Security
This Nextgov ebook highlights some of solutions DHS is working on to address cyber and physical threats.
Digital Government
Survey: Government Workers Have a Confidence Problem—At Least When It Comes to I.T.
Many survey respondents feel less confident about IT operations than they did a year ago.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Office or Not, State Dept. Will Shape International Cyber Rules, White House Official Says
White House Cyber Lead Rob Joyce also dove into the government's use of Kaspersky anti-virus products and how agency leaders will be held accountable for breaches.
Digital Government
House Oversight Passes FITARA Backup Plan
The panel moved along a standalone bill to extend sunsetting provisions—just in case.
Artificial Intelligence
Is That Really You Typing? New DOD Tech Will Know
In its quest to drop common access cards, the Defense Department is piloting an authentication system based on the nuances of users' typing.
Cybersecurity
Advisory Group: Before You Plug in that Smart Device, We Need to Have a Talk
A government-industry group is prepping a plan for how makers of connected devices should talk about security with customers.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Digital Service Shares First Priorities Under Trump
The tech team has new allies but many familiar projects.
Digital Government
How the State Department Prioritized Passport Customers
During peak passport processing, the agency is doing more with fewer employees.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Without a Plan, Motor Carrier Safety Agency Can’t Update I.T.
A GAO report dinged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a half-baked IT modernization plan.
Cybersecurity
Top Cyber Diplomat Stepping Down
Chris Painter has been the State Department’s cyber coordinator since the office was launched in 2011.
Digital Government
Insider Trader Learns the Hard Way: Don’t Google ‘Insider Trading’
The SEC brought charges against a scientist who asked the internet how to avoid SEC detection.
Digital Government
Trump Adds to GSA Leadership
The president appointed an associate administrator to the Office of Governmentwide Policy.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Take Aim at Trump Hotels and Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization
Survey: Feds Still Use Shadow I.T. to Do Their Jobs
Many federal employees turn to personal devices to boost their productivity, a recent survey found.
Digital Government
House Extends FITARA Provisions On Data Centers, IT Dashboard
A few parts were slated to sunset.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Worry GSA's Reorganization Politicizes Buying
A House Oversight subcommittee questioned why the General Services Administration's moved its tech units under the acquisition office and shifted to a politically appointed commissioner.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Why a U.S.-Russia Cyber Working Group Could Do Some Good
The group could focus on areas of common interest without stepping back on election hacking, but some experts still say it’s a silly idea.
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