Digital Government
Democrats Push for Billions to Bring High-Speed Internet to Everyone
Lawmakers believe faster, better broadband will help bring underserved rural communities into the 21st-century economy.
Digital Government
Social Media is ‘First Tool’ of 21st-Century Warfare, Lawmaker Says
And buying Facebook ads is much cheaper than an F-35 fighter jet, said Sen. Mark Warner.
Digital Government
White House Officials: To Manage the Government, Open Its Data
Though there are hurdles, White House officials continue to push for better, more accessible federal data.
Cybersecurity
Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Hacked the U.S. Air Force
Chicago high school senior Jack Cable moonlights as an ethical hacker.
Digital Government
Experts Warn Congress Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Could Backfire
The well-meaning bill could have several unintended consequences, advocates testified to a Senate panel.
Emerging Tech
National Guard’s Smart Radios Create Networks in Disaster Zones
The radios link together to create a secure network on the fly—even where there isn’t infrastructure.
Digital Government
Divisive Anti-Sex Trafficking Bill Gets Senate Hearing
The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act aims to stop websites that facilitate human trafficking, but many critics say the bill could also curb online free speech.
Digital Government
FTC Cracks Down on Social Media Stars Who Don't Reveal Sponsorships
FTC's truth-in-advertising mission is old but not it's tackling social media.
Artificial Intelligence
Guess Which Gender Trusts Artificial Intelligence More?
As the government deploys artificial intelligence tools, it may need to address a gender gap in trust.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Puts Up $8.6M For Cutting-Edge Mobile App Security
One of the research and development projects offers a security system that sits on the phone level—an agency first.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Question How to Best Protect Data Breach Victims
House lawmakers want the Government Accountability Office to determine better ways to protect victims whose personal information is exposed.
Digital Government
After Harvey Took Out Communications, FEMA Set Up Its Own
The agency’s D.C.-based command center keeps feds on the same page in the wake of the storm.
Digital Government
Hurricane Harvey Leaves 190,000 Without Phone, Internet or TV Service
The Federal Communications Commission is tracking communication networks in the region.
Cybersecurity
Report: Government Cybersecurity Lags Behind Restaurants, Retail Outlets
The public sector placed 15th in a ranking of 17 different industries' cybersecurity in a report released this week
Modernization
USDA Mobile App 'Reaffirms' Trump Ethics Standards
The app gives employees easy access to federal ethics guidelines.
Modernization
GSA Official: For Cloud to Mature, Talk More About Opportunity and Less About Security
Instead of "lift and shift," agencies must focus on making IT processes more efficient in the cloud.
Digital Government
How to Enjoy the Eclipse Without Burning Your Eyeballs
Some tips from NASA and other federal agencies to help you make the most of the rare solar event.
Digital Government
Congress is Looking for a Few Good Techies
Congressional Innovation Fellowship wants to bring tech expertise to the Hill.
Cybersecurity
17-Year-Old Hacks the Air Force for the Biggest Bug Bounty
The Defense Department’s third bug bounty opened Air Force websites to international participants and they found the most vulnerabilities yet.
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