Digital Government

Congress Wants to Probe the Internet of Things. Here’s What It Should Focus On

A bipartisan contingent of senators have requested a “general oversight” hearing on the Internet of Things by year’s end.

Digital Government

Intelligence Community Needs More Than a Few Good Women

James Clapper, the nation’s spy chief, is a fierce advocate of diverse intelligence workforce.

Cybersecurity

Q&A: White House Cyber Czar on Hiring Cyber Pros, Snowden and the Internet of Things

Michael Daniel has made it his personal mission to understand cybersecurity’s human factor.

Digital Government

With Technology and Transparency on its Side, NGA Ready for Its Day in the Sun

The agency has taken a lead role in the intelligence community’s technology integration plan and spearheaded big data efforts.

Emerging Tech

Here’s How the Incoming USAID Tech Guru Plans to Fight Ebola

Ruggedized tablets, belt-worn printers and a high-tech alternative to stifling protective suits among the ideas.

Digital Government

VanRoekel’s Successor: Why the Next Federal CIO Could be a Familiar Face

The search to fill the latest vacancy left by former Federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel probably won’t end in Silicon Valley, experts say.

Digital Government

Does the Intelligence Community Really Get Hadoop?

Intelligence experts say the government needs to hire more data scientists to keep up with the big-data savvy private sector.

Digital Government

MAP: Just How Big is the World’s Largest Marine Reserve?

From Esri, the map illustrates the expansion of protected areas in the Pacific Ocean.

Cybersecurity

Disarray or Dream Team? DHS Cyber Efforts Under Scrutiny

DHS insists it’s building a strong cyber team, but spate of departures loom large.

Cybersecurity

For White House Cyber Czar, Being Called a 'Total n00b' Just Comes with the Territory

Despite the flap over recent comments, Michael Daniel remains focused on cybersecurity’s human factor.

Digital Government

US CIO Steven VanRoekel Steps Down

In his new role as USAID chief innovation officer, VanRoekel will be responsible for advising the agency on using technology and data in its response to the Ebola epidemic.

Cybersecurity

Uncle Sam Drops $3M in Grants to Kill the Password

Login alternatives to be tested include smartphone SIM cards and driver's licenses.

Digital Government

Mikey Dickerson: No Paper Pushing at US Digital Service

The head of the U.S. Digital Service is taking a fix-it first approach to his office.

Digital Government

What Kind of CTO Will Megan Smith Be?

Former Googler Megan Smith said she’ll take an expansive view of technology in her new role.

Digital Government

VA to Kick Off Hunt For New Patient Scheduling System Next Month

By the end of September, VA plans to issue a solicitation for a new system to manage the scheduling of veterans’ medical appointments.