Cybersecurity
Senate panel votes to revive State cyber office
Lawmakers are closing in on an effort to reverse a Trump administration move to sideline a cyber diplomacy function at State.
People
Last chance for agencies to land digital interns
The State Department's Virtual Student Federal Service has extended the application deadline until June 17 for agencies seeking specialized media and technology talent.
Cybersecurity
Trump gets cyber diplomacy and workforce advice from agencies
State, Commerce and DHS delivered on President Trump's 2017 executive order.with policy guidance on cyber diplomacy and building a cyber workforce.
People
State lifts hiring freeze
The Department of State is lifting a hiring freeze that has been in effect since the early days of the Trump administration.
Digital Government
State Department wants to ask all visa applicants about their social media activity
For the millions who seek a U.S. visa every year, giving up social media information and history may become a required step.
Cybersecurity
Trump administration announces new cyber office at State
The announcement, made in the middle of a House hearing examining the State Department's decision to downgrade its cyber office last year, could leave the Cyber Diplomacy Act in limbo.
Cybersecurity
McCaul calls on the Senate to act on cyber bills
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) urged the Senate to move on restoring the State Department's cyber office and reorganizing DHS' National Protection and Programs Directorate.
Cybersecurity
House passes bill restoring State cyber office
Seven months after the Trump administration shuttered a critical State Department office responsible for coordinating international cooperation around cybersecurity issues, Congress took a big step toward reversing the decision.
People
Karen Mummaw named acting CIO at State
A longtime State Department tech official is leading the agency's Information Resource Management Bureau.
Modernization
Tillerson: Cloud part of State's 'redesign'
Amid massive changes to the workforce and mission, the nation's top diplomat is also looking to an IT refresh, but the timeline is unclear.
People
State CIO to step down
Frontis Wiggins will retire from federal service after a 32-year career.
People
What to look for in agency reorg plans
Will agency reorganization plans focus on management and program improvements, or are the efforts a front for budget cuts and workforce reductions?
People
IT, cyber figure in State Dept. 'redesign'
As the Trump administration looks to dramatically reshape the State Department's scope and size, an IT refresh and increased role in cyber policy are on the table.
Digital Government
State Department names new tech policy lead
In the wake of a decision to eliminate a special coordinator for cybersecurity issues, the department has tapped a key Hill staffer for a new deputy assistant secretary post.
Cybersecurity
Former Obama techies join forces at think tank
New America's inaugural class of Public Interest Technology Fellows includes some familiar names from the Obama administration.
Cybersecurity
New visa vetting to include social media handles
The State Department is starting to collect social media information from certain visa applicants deemed risky.
Digital Government
How State wants to innovate
The State Department is contemplating a procurement that can drive innovation and collaboration among U.S. diplomats.
Digital Government
How tech, laws and leadership impede digital diplomacy
Digital diplomacy, a priority for the State Department under the Obama administration, appears to be at a crossroads.
Digital Government
E-diplomacy guru seeks elected office
Alec Ross, a pioneer of e-diplomacy at the State Department and an adviser to Hillary Clinton, is running for governor of Maryland.
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