Cybersecurity

Chinese researchers hack car from 12 miles away

Researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in the Tesla Model S as the U.S. issued new rules for driverless car development and safety.

Modernization

IT modernization, improved cybersecurity and innovation are all intertwined

New survey shows agency CIOs, CTOs and CISOs agree on the needs, and lament the slow pace of progress.

Digital Government

New rules of the road for self-driving cars

The Obama administration announced new guidelines for autonomous vehicles, taking the technology "from sci-fi fantasy to an emerging reality with the potential to transform the way we live."

People

'We need safe spaces to do things differently'

FCC CIO David Bray discusses change agents, government's existential question and the aspirations for this year's Executive Leadership Conference

Acquisition

A sobering take on government contractors: What can be done?

Steve Kelman has ideas for helping innovative firms clear the hurdles to doing business with the government.

Digital Government

GSA's Roth: TTS commissioner search is progressing

GSA Administrator Denise Roth hopes to have a "good sense" of the next Technology Transformation Service commissioner by the end of September and expects the next administration to build on digital services.

Cybersecurity

Where do Clinton and Trump stand on tech?

A new report from ITIF shows that Hillary Clinton has articulated more detailed policy positions on cybersecurity and innovation than has Republican rival Donald Trump.

Digital Government

How AI can be a game changer for government

Automating routine citizen services will allow federal employees to focus on more creative and fulfilling tasks.

People

Future-readying the federal workforce

Most agencies have the data and domain knowledge needed to drive innovation. Now they need a culture that attracts and nurtures the necessary talent.

Modernization

NTIA wants to know IoT address needs

With billions of devices set to jump onto the internet in the coming years, NTIA is seeking information on addresses, obstacles and costs for adopting IPv6.

Cybersecurity

Move to DevOps takes some fearlessness

As they transition to quicker, more efficient DevOps-based IT environments, agencies have to be bold, federal experts say.

Digital Government

USAID crowdsources 21 ideas for fighting Zika

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s crowdsourcing efforts to fight the Zika virus have produced some cutting-edge solutions from global innovators.

People

Priming the pump for innovation in the next administration

A new report offers a range of suggestions for encouraging and sustaining innovation in government.

Digital Government

VA demo day showcases employee-driven innovation

The Department of Veterans Affairs touted employees' technology-based projects for solving veterans' health care challenges.

Cybersecurity

Challenge.gov takes wing

Steve Kelman contends that a recent report on agencies' prize challenges tells only half the success story.

Digital Government

Taking blockchain beyond bitcoin

Blockchain isn't just for bitcoin, and federal agencies might find other uses for the secure recordkeeping tool.

Cybersecurity

DHS turns to small businesses to tap blockchain tech

DHS has awarded $100,000 each to four small innovators to explore the use of blockchain for identity management.

Modernization

Making the cloud safe for intel

The intelligence community's tech think tank wants a new model for keeping data safe in the cloud.

Digital Government

Two years of USDS: Obama's tech push going strong

The U.S. Digital Service turns two this week, and although the program is not without its critics, it gets good grades for the innovative technology services it brings to government.