Cybersecurity
White House Names Cyber Adviser to Economic Council
Grace Koh was formerly a tech counsel to the House Energy Committee
Ideas
6 Strategies for Digital Transformation that Puts Citizens First
Agencies have made great strides in customer experience over the past couple of years.
Modernization
How Long Can Border Agents Keep Your Email Password?
Some data gathered from travelers going through customs can stay in a Homeland Security database for 75 years.
Digital Government
27 Separate Federal Programs Protect the Power Grid
And that's just between the Energy Department, the Homeland Security Department and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Cybersecurity
House Intelligence Leaders Show Shaky Marriage on Russia Hack Investigation
Chairman Devin Nunes says there’s no there there; ranking member Adam Schiff says it’s too early to judge.
Emerging Tech
There Were 46% More Potential Near-Misses Between US Planes and Drones
FAA noted there’s no proof these unmanned aircraft have caused accidents.
Emerging Tech
Why Did the House Science Committee Overlook NASA's Former Chief Scientist?
Ellen Stofan was the only woman to testify at a congressional hearing about the future of space exploration—and the only person left out of the official tweets about the event.
Modernization
At Mobile World Congress, Industry Leaders Try Work Out What Comes After the Smartphone
Telecom, internet and manufacturing industry players are gathered in Barcelona this week.
Digital Government
CFPB Wants To Know How 'Alternative Data' Changes Credit Scores
New methods of determining credit scores, which might involve an applicant's web history, could harm consumers.
Cybersecurity
Here Come the Drones—And Their Security Holes
With great convenience will come great security responsibilities, experts say.
Digital Government
Pentagon Launches Open-Source Experiment
Code.mil would let the public contribute to unclassified code written by federal employees.
Emerging Tech
DHS Silicon Valley Program Funds 5 Internet of Things Security Projects
Five companies will develop pilot-ready prototypes.
Digital Government
Trump’s New Chief Digital Officer is Already Gone
Gerrit Lansing made the move to the White House in January after serving as the Republican National Committee’s chief digital officer since 2015.
Digital Government
18F Wants to Change the Rules, Not Break Them, Leader Says
Part of hacking government includes finding policies and regulations that are barriers, Technology Transformation Service Commissioner Rob Cook said.
Digital Government
Mattis Wants Pentagon's New Acquisition Roles Defined
The defense secretary is focused on cost effectiveness and efficiency throughout the department.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want Social Media Vetted for All Visa Applicants and Ask More Mar-a-Lago Questions
This week, legislators addressed issues related to visas, Mar-a-Lago, cellphone privacy and more.
Emerging Tech
Tech + Tequila: Come See How the Government is Using Drones for Good
Drones can do more than make deliveries.
Digital Government
Hatch's Innovation Plan: Reform H-1B Program, Protect Federal IT
The Utah senator plans to advocate for bringing in high-skilled immigrants who want to stay in the United States.
Artificial Intelligence
Outgoing DOD CIO: 'There's Still A Lot of Work To Do'
Terry Halvorsen expects AI to play a greater role in cybersecurity soon.
Digital Government
DOD's Next-Gen Electronic Health Records System Is Now Live At One Site
MHS Genesis has been deployed at the Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington.
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