Digital Government
Get Ready for Another Net Neutrality Rumble
Senators also face a cyber-heavy schedule including a Russian election interference hearing.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Updated Census Could Face Problems In 2020
Census hasn't updated its cost estimates since October 2015.
Digital Government
Now You Can Test Microsoft's Secure Browser for Businesses
It's a little slower but a lot more safer.
Emerging Tech
Drones Flying By Airports Coming Soon(ish)
Current FAA regulations prohibit drones from flying within 5 miles of an airport without notifying air traffic control.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Time to Beef Up Mobile Security
A congressionally mandated study found the government needs to up its game on mobile device security.
Digital Government
Travelers May Overstay Visas Because of Tech Struggles
Sometimes, ICE personnel have to cobble together information from 27 separate systems.
Digital Government
Agency Leaders Should Be Accountable for Protecting Data, Former DHS Chief Says
George W. Bush's homeland security head weighed in on data sharing.
Artificial Intelligence
Automation Could Boost Federal Productivity—And Save $41B a Year
Federal employees could focus their attention complex tasks instead of email.
Cybersecurity
How a Fake Cyber Statistic Raced Through Washington
A frequently cited statistic about the danger small businesses face from cyberattacks has no basis in fact.
Cybersecurity
Latest Cyber Executive Order Draft Focuses on Workforce Competitiveness
The order directs government agencies to study how U.S. cyber education and training compares to other nations.
Digital Government
'They Get It,' Lawmaker Says of Trump's Innovation Office
Trump's teams have been concerned with federal IT since the transition, Rep. Will Hurd said.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Passes Bill Requiring Federal Cyber Guidance for Small Businesses
The committee's Democratic leader criticized the bill for giving the government’s cyber standards agency more responsibility without more funding.
Digital Government
IT Modernization Bill Sails Through House Committee
“This eliminates the traditional ‘use it or lose it’ approach that has plagued IT for years,” Rep. Will Hurd said.
Ideas
7 Steps to Ensure Your Site Meets Citizen Expectations
Does your agency have a website or it is a fully digital operation? There's a difference.
Emerging Tech
How Removing Drivers from Trucks Leads to Flying Cars
If we can figure out self-driving vehicles on the ground, the next step might be taking to the skies.
Cybersecurity
Compromise Spending Bill Includes Cyber Goodies
The Homeland Security Department, FBI and Secret Service all get cyber boosts in the bipartisan bill.
Digital Government
MGT Act, FAFSA Data Breach on Congress' Agenda
Updating old systems and investigating what's happened with a popular student-aid tool are on Congress' calendar this week.
Digital Government
Trump Creates New Tech Council to Tackle Federal IT Modernization
A new order offers another sign that agency heads, not CIOs, will be responsible for federal systems.
Digital Government
HHS Secretary: Doctors Should Deal With Patients, Not Computers
The agency should set standards for health IT so doctors don’t need to fiddle with electronic medical records, Tom Price says.
Digital Government
Trump's DHS CIO Pick is a Former Secret Service Agent, Hedge Fund CISO
Richard Staropoli would fill the spot left vacant by Luke McCormack.
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