White House Outlines Move from ‘Cloud First’ to ‘Cloud Smart’
White House Outlines Move from ‘Cloud First’ to ‘Cloud Smart’
The administration wants comments on its plan for governmentwide cloud computing adoption.
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IT Modernization
Watchdog: IRS Declined to Patch Known Weakness Ahead of Tax Day Crash
An inspector general report says the agency opted not to go with an untested patch based on a contractor’s recommendation.
Emerging Tech
Update to Google Chrome Automatically Logs Users Into the Browser
It's a change that may spark privacy concerns for some users.
Sponsor Content
A Transformative Program for Government Agencies: The Next Generation Data Center
A typical IT hardware buy can take three to nine months. Numerous agencies are beginning to employ a consumption-based strategy to achieve markedly improved efficiencies while simultaneously reducing cost. Here is how agencies are navigating critical challenges with their data centers.
Ideas
When and Why an Agency CISO Should Consider Parting Ways With a Cyber Contractor
Contractor turnover rate increasing—is it time for your agency to part ways too?
Emerging Tech
Introducing Resident-Centered Autonomous Vehicle Pilots
The Knight Foundation aims to take projects out of the hands of car companies in five cities.
CIO Briefing
Lawmakers Weigh in on the White House Cyber Policy
Plus hackers attempt to crack into Senate staff’s personal email.
Emerging Tech
Why You’re Probably Getting a Microchip Implant Someday
Microchip implants are going from tech-geek novelty to genuine health tool—and you might be running out of good reasons to say no.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Is Invading Your Home With Micro-Convenience
The company's new line of voice-automated products, including a wall clock and a microwave, could help it amass an enormous database of consumer behavior.
Emerging Tech
Senators Are Asking Whether Artificial intelligence Could Violate U.S. Civil Rights Laws
The lawmakers want answers from agencies.
CIO Briefing
Survey: Cyber Pros Leave Government For More Than Just Money
Other factors like leadership and mission play a factor too, according to a new survey.
Cybersecurity
DHS Needs to Define Network Disruptions Before It Can Fight Them
Agencies have different definition of what an outage is and that matters.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Senators' Personal Email Accounts Targeted by Foreign Hackers
Google warned lawmakers of the incident.
CIO Briefing
How to Nail the Q&A Portion of Your Presentation
There are a few key things you can do.
Cybersecurity
Romanian Woman Pleads Guilty to Hacking DC Cameras Ahead of Trump Inauguration
A second alleged conspirator is currently in a Romanian prison awaiting extradition.
Emerging Tech
DARPA-Funded Work May Help Troops See Around Corners
By setting up multiple sensors, researchers have learned to “see” what’s out of sight.
Ideas
Machine Learning Could Help Chip Away at the Security Clearance Backlog
Augmenting human investigators is a better option than doing reinvestigations less frequently.
CIO Briefing
Survey: Citizens Favor a More Digital Government
Most of the citizens polled thought digital services are as important or more important than traditional service delivery.
IT Modernization
White House Wants More Input Before Finalizing New Government Research Center Structure
Officials are pondering the next steps as they sift through initial feedback on the proposed GEAR Center.
Emerging Tech