Emerging Tech

NASA Searches for Link Between Electromagnetic Pulses and Earthquakes

Last week, NASA launched a challenge to determine whether there is a connection between electromagnetic signals and earthquakes.

Cybersecurity

Contractor Group: Start Offering OPM Hack Victims ID Protection -- Now

OPM should immediately provide all affected employees with the 18 months of free credit monitoring offered to victims of the first breach, PSC argues.

Modernization

Shadow IT on the Rise But Feds Unsure How to Tackle Security Risks

Many federal technology decision-makers say they see widespread use of shadow IT in their agency, but consider themselves Ill-equipped to handle its accompanying security risks.

Cybersecurity

Census Wants Employees Prepared for Phishing Attacks

The training program is meant to make sure the bureau’s employees are armed with the appropriate knowledge and skill set to defend themselves against future attacks.

Emerging Tech

USDA Teams Up with Microsoft on Food Data Challenge

The newly launched Innovation Challenge aims to inspire the public to create tech tools for analyzing food supply data.

Cybersecurity

ICE Cyber Crimes Center Gets Overhaul

Nearly two decades after its launch, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Cyber Crimes Center received its first major makeover.

Modernization

NIST on the Search for Innovative Mobile Apps

The Commerce agency's prize competition is to stimulate innovative solutions to advance how its data is being used.

Emerging Tech

NASA Helps Tame Earth-Based Fires Using Space-Based Technology

Last week, NASA announced a new tool to help fire fighters by providing them with a detailed glimpse of their blazing foe, according to an agency press release.

Cybersecurity

Security Experts Point to OPM’s Biggest Cybersecurity Failure

A “comprehensive governing policy”for cybersecurity at the agency would have proactively controlled system access and mandated regular patches and upgrades.

Cybersecurity

A 'Powerful' Cyber Tool Created by Government Now On the Market

After three years in development, the Network Mapping System has moved into the commercial market.

Cybersecurity

Machine-Only Hacking Competition Produces 7 Finalists

The lucky few emerged after a full day's worth of a rapid-fire game of capture the flag.

Digital Government

Defending the Digital Consumer

FTC Commissioner Julie Brill prepares for the day there is no Internet.

Emerging Tech

Justice Department Plans Major Office Tech Upgrade

DOJ envisions an “office of the future,” which would revamp much of the technology agency employees use.

Cybersecurity

Not Just OPM -- Agency Cybersecurity Incidents on the Rise

The number of security incidents affecting federal agencies has increased every year since 2006.

Digital Government

Tweeting About the New $10 Bill? Treasury’s Keeping Tabs on Your Tweets

The Treasury Department has started collecting and occasionally republishing the public's agency-related social media posts in order to gain a better handle on public sentiment.

Digital Government

What the Federal Government Can Learn from Disney World: Q&A with Greg Godbout

EPA’s Chief Technology Officer Greg Godbout has big plans for the federal government, and a lot of it seems to follow in the digital footsteps of Disney World.

Modernization

DHS Launches Federal Government's First FOIA App

The app is designed to make it easier for the public to request government documents under the Freedom of Information Act.

Cybersecurity

Why Americans Don’t Trust the Government to Safeguard Their Data

Many consumers do not have much faith in federal agencies keeping their personal information safe, according to a new report.