Digital Government
Feds show off tech for international development
Officials at the "Defense, Development and Diplomacy" summit at the State Department cautioned the audience about the pace of technology development in the government sector.
Cybersecurity
Congress weighs in on FBI-Apple dispute
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle had serious questions about whether the FBI should be able to compel Apple to build software to support its investigative efforts.
Cybersecurity
Army seeks more cyber dollars in 2017 budget
The Vice Chief of Staff of the Army cautioned Congress that even a requested increase in funding won't be enough to get officials where they want to be.
Cybersecurity
Details emerge about planned digital security commission
A new bill would create a commission to probe and issue recommendations on how to walk the line between privacy and security when it comes to commercially available encryption and other technologies.
Cybersecurity
Hurd: FBI should clarify why Apple's help is necessary
Rep. Will Hurd told FCW he is concerned that the government is telling a private company how to build its software, and that strong encryption is good for the nation's security.
Cybersecurity
Is NBIB another 'house of cards'?
Lawmakers voiced their frustration over the creation and funding of the National Background Investigations Bureau.
Cybersecurity
Appropriators appear to back more cyber spending
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson sought to convince lawmakers about the need for more investment in cybersecurity.
People
OMB chief tries to sell appropriators on IT upgrades
OMB Director Shaun Donovan urged Congress to fund administration plans for modernizing federal IT and improving cybersecurity.
Digital Government
Twitter reach of ISIS trimmed by account suspensions, report says
The suspension of Twitter accounts of online extremists is limiting their ability to bounce back using other accounts, according to experts at George Washington University.
Cybersecurity
GOP candidates weigh in on the Apple court order
Republican presidential candidates put IT security front and center in a town hall event in the wake of a court order to Apple to help unlock a suspected terrorist's iPhone.
Cybersecurity
Why DOD cares about hospital network attacks
A senior Defense Department official calls for better technology and increased cooperation when it comes to hardening health IT equipment and preventing hacks into medical institutions.
Modernization
Pentagon moves on Windows upgrade
Defense Secretary Ash Carter's office is drafting an "executive action" letter that would help expedite DOD's transition to Windows 10.
People
State changes counterterrorism unit to include online focus
Deputy Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced a changes at the Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism to combat terrorism online and work with tech firms.
Cybersecurity
VA seeks more than $100M in new cyber funding
The VA's tech budget request includes a big increase for cyber, as well as money for shared services and health record interoperability.
Cybersecurity
Hurd sees promise in revolving IT fund but wants agencies to carry the ball
Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) welcomed the administration's cybersecurity budget and IT modernization efforts but said it is up to agencies to make the most of them.
Cybersecurity
Intel officials dwell on encryption as a potential security problem
FBI Director James Comey and other senior intelligence leaders told Congress that the use of encrypted communications by terrorists and other adversaries remains a problem for investigators.
Cybersecurity
Russia, China continue to pose cyber threat to U.S. networks
Top intelligence officials tell a Senate committee they remain wary of ever-growing cybersecurity risks.
Acquisition
New bill would enshrine OMB's software licensing policy in law
A Senate bill would require the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that every executive agency develops a comprehensive software licensing policy.
Cybersecurity
New bill seeks to add agility to electronic warfare development
Two senators are calling for more funding flexibility for the Pentagon's electronic warfare programs.
People
OPM hack looms over Cobert confirmation hearing
Acting OPM Director Beth Cobert said she is committed to working with Congress on modernizing IT, but lawmakers raised concerns about the agency's apparent inability to turn over requested documents.
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