Digital Government
How Policy Could Advance Open Data in Government
Data.gov's Program Manager Hyon Kim says the OPEN Government Data Act could boost participation.
Modernization
CSRA Sponsored the U.S. Flag Emoji Because That’s a Thing You Can Do
Sorry, the poo and eggplant emojis are taken.
Cybersecurity
In an Era of Russian Hacks, the US Is Still Installing Russian Software on Government Systems
Agencies bought Kaspersky anti-virus to secure their systems, but intel officials and lawmakers worry it's a liability instead.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Blast DOD's Failing FITARA Score
Pentagon's F+ was the only outright failing grade among CFO Act agencies.
Digital Government
Trump's Innovation Office In Close Touch With USDS
White House tech adviser Chris Liddell attends U.S. Digital Service meetings multiple times a week.
Digital Government
Agency FITARA Scorecard Grades Dip
Fifteen agencies held steady, four agencies improved and five fared worse compared to grades released in December 2016.
Emerging Tech
Nextgov Event: Join Us Thursday to Talk About the Tech Workforce
Find out what the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Veterans Affairs Department offer their employees to boost skills and spark innovation.
Digital Government
Interior Department's Plan to Stop Drones from Blocking Firefighters
The "Know Where Not To Go" data set tells drone operators where wildfire response might be happening so they can avoid flying there.
Digital Government
COVFEFE Act Would Make All Presidential Tweets Official Records
The act would codify saving a president's social media posts for future generations.
Ideas
How the Influx of Millennials Can Transform Your Workplace
By investing in IT systems that will make your organization tech savvier, you open the door to a generation of eager, willing employees who can take you the next step.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Attack Al Jazeera and Find Ways into Subaru's Connected Car App
It's another week in Threatwatch.
Digital Government
American Technology Council to Meet with Apple, Amazon, Microsoft CEOs
President Donald Trump’s American Technology Council, focused on modernizing government technology, will hold its inaugural meeting June 19.
Digital Government
WannaCry Gives HHS’ Cyber Threat Center a Real-World Test
Agency opted to respond to a cyberattack like it would a natural disaster.
Modernization
Lawmaker Asks: Can Smartphones Help the Unbanked?
Regulations and lack of infrastructure could get in the way, financial technology experts said.
Digital Government
After Tough Audits, Library of Congress IT is on the Mend
One of the key parts to the turnaround was having the CIO report directly to her, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said.
Digital Government
Office of American Innovation, OMB Seek 'Early Wins' for IT Modernization
The Jared Kushner-led innovation office meets regularly with Office of the Chief Information Officer on cyber and citizen matters.
Digital Government
GSA Reorganizes to Support White House Innovation Office
The agency's Technology Transformation Service will move under the Federal Acquisition Service.
Emerging Tech
What Went Wrong with DHS' Agile Contract?
The department wants to cancel its $1.54 billion agile software contracting vehicle.
Emerging Tech
DHS Tests a Giant, Subway-Protecting Balloon
The agency wants to protect citizens and transportation systems from floods from natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
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.
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