Digital Government
A Bug Bounty to Hack Military Bases? It Could Happen.
A Defense Department official wants to find the vulnerabilities hidden in critical infrastructure.
Modernization
The Secret Ingredients NASA Used to Build Its Huge Photo Library
The repository is the culmination of a 3-year effort to make NASA’s data more open and accessible.
Digital Government
House Oversight Chair—And IT Reform Ally—Won't Run for Reelection
Chaffetz was a thorn in the Obama administration’s side, using his oversight powers to review the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, and repeatedly probed Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS Secretary: US Should 'Seriously Consider' Hacking North Korean Weapon Systems
When is it OK for the U.S. to hack another country?
Cybersecurity
18F for Cybersecurity? Tech Think Tank Wants Congress to Consider It.
The group suggests thinking outside traditional degrees in STEM fields to address the talent shortage.
Modernization
How a National Lab in Charge of Nuclear Safety Optimized Its Systems
The lab went from having 63 data centers to 18, across its square-mile campus, reducing facility costs and repurposing staff.
Emerging Tech
How Digital Media Got the Message Out About #NoBillNoBreak
The digital media manager for Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., said it was imperative to communicate with constituents in California’s 52:nd congressional district, even when C-SPAN’s on-floor cameras turned off.
Digital Government
Was the HealthCare.gov Fiasco ‘The Best Thing that Happened to Digital Government?'
William Eggers, government consultant and author of “Delivering on Digital,” has a different view than most on the plagued rollout of the website.
Modernization
Trump Said Government Has One 40-Year-Old IT System. It Actually Has At Least 10.
The federal sector's technology problem is worse than the president's thinks.
Digital Government
GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service to Revamp Customer Service to the Tune of $1.3M
CenturyLink will provide hosted contact center and voice-over IP services to FAS as part of its contact center modernization project.
Digital Government
Tech Leaders’ Top Recommendations for Fixing Federal IT Challenges
These key actions key include bolstering FITARA, enhancing CIO authorities and improving budget formulation, governance, workforce operations and transition planning.
Cybersecurity
Citizens Experience ‘Cyber Insecurity’ When Doing Business with Government
74 percent of respondents in a new survey said they lacked confidence in the government’s ability to keep their personal data “private and secure.”
Digital Government
DHS Achieves an Acquisition First for the Agency
The department's acquisition programs have struggled for years, but there are signs of a turnaround.
Digital Government
GSA May Make Industry Participation in Data Reporting Pilot Optional
Voluntary participation in the 3-year pilot had been higher than expected, leaving officials to consider whether mandating participation was necessary.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs Has a New Chief Customer Officer
One of the chief veterans experience officer's priorities will be improving employee experience.
Digital Government
Veterans Calling VA's Crisis Line Can Finally Get Through. Here’s Why.
A team of techies and customer-service professionals starting tackling the problem in 2015.
Digital Government
Health Industry Needs Government Go-To for Cyber Threats, Expert Says
Increasing cyber threats to the health care sector require more federal guidance, experts told a House subcommittee.
Digital Government
VA Experiments with Real-Time Dashboard of Vets' Feedback
The agency wants feedback whenever and however veterans want to send it.
Modernization
FEC and 18F Team Up to Save Agency $1.2M
The commission's new website, hosted by Cloud.gov, will reduce spend on internal systems.
Digital Government
IT Subcommittee to Focus on Buying Better Tech Faster
“It’s time we align best practices in government with industry in acquisition,” Rep. Will Hurd said.
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