Emerging Tech
FAA Wants to Protect First Responders from Drone Bombs
Under a new ruling, law enforcement officers would be able to identify drones from afar.
Modernization
Online Health Applications Increased 50 Percent After VA.gov Relaunch
The newly redesigned homepage makes it easier for vets to use self-service tools, which will save the government money, according to the agency’s digital services chief.
Policy
GAO Urges Congress to Start Moving on a Privacy Law
Researchers recommended lawmakers give regulators more power to write rules and punish the companies that break them.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Indicts Former Intel Officer For Helping Iran Hack Her Colleagues
Monica Witt, a former Air Force officer and intelligence community contractor, also allegedly disclosed information about a sensitive Pentagon program, according to Justice Department officials.
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants to Outfit Its Dogs With Wearable Tech
The agency is investing in a smart harness that would monitor the health of Border Patrol’s K-9 units.
Modernization
Apple Is Building an iPhone App for Vets' Medical Records
The tool, which connects directly to VA’s health record database, will roll out sometime this summer.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Unveils a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
The executive order calls for agencies to focus on AI, but details and funds are sparse.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose a Rotational Program for Federal Cyber Workers
They also introduced bills to bolster counterterrorism efforts, stop robocallers and keep ZTE in check.
Artificial Intelligence
How the Pentagon is Bringing the Cloud Down to Earth
The Army Research Lab is funding tech that could put the computing power of the cloud in the hands of individual soldiers—and ultimately bring more artificial intelligence to the battlefield.
Digital Government
Diplomats Aren’t Following the State Department’s Social Media Rules, Watchdog Says
At least 20 ambassadors have used their personal Twitter accounts for diplomatic activities.
Cybersecurity
Report: State-Sponsored Hackers Are Getting Better at Hiding Their Identities
Security researchers also warn Iran might be gearing up to target U.S. companies with information warfare.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Push for the State Department to Help Secure Foreign Elections
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Dan Sullivan resurrected a bill that would allow the agency to share information on election threat with foreign countries.
Modernization
VA’s Health Record Overhaul Could Get Even More Expensive, Officials Say
The agency’s acting deputy secretary called the project’s $16 billion price-tag “an educated guess.”
Digital Government
GPO Has No Disaster Recovery Plan for Its Tech, Watchdog Says
If its IT infrastructure is taken offline, the agency could lose access to critical data.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Are Taking Another Crack At Security Clearance Reform
And they’re demanding answers about Facebook’s missteps and the shutdown’s impact on cybersecurity.
Modernization
GSA Wants On-Call Vendors for the Centers of Excellence
The agency is asking for feedback on a new contracting vehicle for the program.
Policy
Freshman Lawmaker Will Oversee VA’s Multibillion-dollar EHR Overhaul
Rep. Susie Lee will lead the House Veterans Affairs Technology Modernization subcommittee.
Digital Government
Census is Preparing to Fight Social Media Misinformation Campaigns
Bad actors could use 2016 election interference tactics to suppress response rates in the 2020 count, said Deputy Director Ron Jarmin.
Modernization
Poor Leadership Set Back VA Data Center Consolidation Efforts, Watchdog Says
The agency failed to report an estimated 860 data centers, which violates FITARA requirements, auditors said.
Cybersecurity
Report: Shutdown Had ‘Minimal’ Effects on Government Cybersecurity
But that doesn’t mean there won’t be long-term consequences.
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