Cybersecurity
Amid Cybersecurity Concerns, House Republicans Blast Education CIO Misconduct
Rep. Jason Chaffetz., R.-Utah., challenged CIO Danny Harris and Acting Secretary John King on recent investigation into Harris’ behavior, arguing the department may not be equipped to protect 139 million Social Security numbers from cyberattack.
Digital Government
Can this Stanford Professor Turn the Pentagon into a Lean Startup?
Steve Blank is part of a team teaching a class called "Hacking for Defense" at Stanford University’s engineering school.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Agencies Need More Guidance Before They Can Implement DATA Act
"Agencies run the risk of reporting data that cannot be aggregated governmentwide," according to GAO.
Digital Government
Survey: Most Government Employees Don't Know about USDS, 18F
The federal fix-it team and tech rescue squad "may be one of the government’s best-kept secrets."
Digital Government
Commerce’s Data Geeks Want to Teach You How to Use Their Data
The Data Service team is building a series of tutorials on applying the department's data sets to research.
Digital Government
Data Trade Group: Transparency Isn’t Enough
The Data Transparency Coalition is renaming itself the “Data Coalition” to reflect the “broad impact” of open data.
Digital Government
DHS Wants Better Social Media Screening Technology
In a new request for information, DHS said it is looking for open source “privacy, civil rights and civil liberties-protecting analytic methods."
Digital Government
Satisfaction with Federal Government Drops Yet Again
The Treasury Department had the lowest customer satisfaction score in the federal government, largely because of the IRS.
Digital Government
Report: OMB Cuts Contracts for Mobile Devices
The new policy could force agencies to consolidate their contracts over the next few years.
Digital Government
FDA Wants to Protect High-Tech Medical Devices From Hackers
In new draft guidance, FDA tells device manufacturers to take responsibility for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary Plans to Make ‘Tangible Recruitments’ in Cyber
Jeh Johnson also said DHS wants “to encourage the tech sector to partner with Muslim communities” to provide a “countermessage to the message of the Islamic State.”
Digital Government
New Salesforce Deal Could Change the Way Federal Agencies Buy Tech
The “build once, use many times” approach could help agencies comply with FITARA, according to GSA.
Emerging Tech
CDC Wants to Know How the Internet of Things Can Make the Workplace Safer
Emergency responders could use sensors to figure out when to evacuate, or when they need personal protective equipment.
Digital Government
DARPA Seeks Secret Tech for Undersea Communication
The Pentagon’s research agency is holding a proposers' day Jan. 26.
Modernization
Report: Federal Government Needs More Apps for Employees
Exceptions include the departments of Agriculture and State, NASA and the General Services Administration.
Digital Government
When Are Americans Willing to Share Personal Data? When They Think They're Getting Something in Return
In short, people are making careful risk calculations every time they’re asked to give up personal information, deciding on a case-by-case basis whether the potential tangible benefits make the exchange worth it.
Emerging Tech
FirstNet Posts Multibillion RFP for Public Safety Broadband Network
The RFP was posted after more than a year of discussion with technology companies and public safety groups.
Digital Government
Why NIH Wants to Change Incentives for Researchers
NIH is building a virtual space called “the Commons,” where researchers can share data, software and other virtual tools.
Digital Government
FTC Warns Targeted Ads and Big Data Can Be Civil Rights Issues
Using big data to target ads for financial products could mean “low-income consumers who may otherwise be eligible for better offers may never receive them.”
Digital Government
Agencies Less Satisfied with GSA Tech Programs for Connecting with Citizens
Overall customer "satisfaction" across OCSIT programs dipped last year.
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