Emerging Tech
Even Space Stations Need to Replace Batteries
Expedition 50 astronauts are prepping for spacewalks to upgrade the space station's batteries.
Digital Government
Trump’s Landing Teams Feature Familiar Tech Executives
Some former agency chief information officers and chief technology officer will help the Trump agency landing teams.
Digital Government
First Rule of User Experience: You Do Talk To the User
“We assume we know what our customers want. But in many cases, we don’t."
Digital Government
Senators Propose Making Presidential Innovation Fellows Permanent
Similar legislation passed the House this summer.
Digital Government
Video: Where Does Federal IT Fall in Transition Priorities?
Filling the federal CIO position may be a long way off, according to panel of experts.
Emerging Tech
Could the Fear of Weaponizing Internet of Things Devices Lead to a New Agency?
Several agencies including the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission and National Highway Traffic Security Administration already issue guidance over some aspects of the internet of things.
Cybersecurity
Alleged Hacktivist Lauri Love to Face Trial in U.S.
Love has 14 days to appeal the decision and is expected to do so.
Modernization
Report: FBI Can Unlock Most Devices
The bureau can access the data on most of the smartphones and laptops it encounters during investigations, according to a report.
Cybersecurity
DIA Employee Sentenced for Making Child Porn on Work Laptop
He also admitted to using messaging apps such as Kik to entice at least for 14- to 17-year-old girls to send pictures.
Cybersecurity
Ohio Taps National Guard Cyber Unit to Help Secure Elections
It’s another part of the state's election contingency plans, which also include additional paper ballots and paper versions of the voter registration lists.
Cybersecurity
Virginia Governor Issues Cyber Challenge to Students
The school with the highest participation through March 2017 will win a cash prize to fund its cybersecurity programs.
Digital Government
5 Tips for Agencies to Step Up Their Customer Experience Game
As agencies transform call centers into digital operations, here are some best practices to consider.
Cybersecurity
Video: SNL's Leslie Jones Gets Last Laugh on Being Hacked
Jones has some suggestions on better ways to use computer skills than trolling.
Digital Government
DOD Wants You to Hack the Pentagon Again and Again
The department is prepping a contract vehicle for bug bounty programs.
Cybersecurity
Report: Stolen NSA Documents Include Hacking Tools Shadow Brokers Have For Sale
The amount of data eclipses what Edward Snowden took in 2013.
Digital Government
White House Announces Privacy Office, Official
The White House unveiled a new office focused on protecting people's information.
Digital Government
USAID Funds Zika-Fighting Drone Projects
The agency selects additional projects from its health innovation challenge.
Digital Government
3 Lessons to Be a Bold Government Leader
Feds have good reasons for sticking with the status quo. But lack of action also has consequences.
Digital Government
DHS Deputy Secretary Announces Move to Private Sector
Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced he will leave the agency at the end of October.
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