Advancing Blockchain Act Calls for Federally-Led Deep-Dive Into the Nascent Tech
Advancing Blockchain Act Calls for Federally-Led Deep-Dive Into the Nascent Tech
Cybersecurity
NIST Seeks Input on Position Navigation and Timing Services
The agency is tasked by an executive order to develop profiles for the technology based on its cybersecurity framework to inform agencies’ procurement.
Emerging Tech
Government Innovation in a Global Pandemic
In the crunch of a crisis, federal agencies unleashed bots, artificial intelligence, 3D printers and supercomputers to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
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GBC Flash Poll: Realizing the Promise of Multi-Cloud
Many organizations are now employing multiple cloud architectures at the same time to get the optimal performance for the best value. Are they realizing the promise of multi-cloud?
Cybersecurity
NSA Attributes Attacks on Common E-mail Transfer Software to Russian Agents
A patch for the vulnerability the hackers are targeting has existed for almost a year.
IT Modernization
As Virus Keeps Kids From Schools, New Figures Show Millions Lack Home Internet
Meanwhile, a California education official this week said it would take at least $500 million to get students there the computers and internet access they need, and asked the private sector to help.
CIO Briefing
Trump’s Social-Media Order Is a Gift to Disinformation Bots, Experts Say
But much of the order may be legally unenforceable.
Ideas
As Telework Becomes the New Normal, Take 6 Steps to Reap the Benefits
This experience and rapid transition illustrated that telework can work, presenting an opportunity to attract and retain geographically dispersed talent.
Cybersecurity
Government’s Annual Cyber Report Shows Improvements Across the Board
Agencies received lower scores for holding contractors responsible for privacy requirements.
Ideas
The Coming Setback for Women in the Workplace
Countries across Europe are setting out schedules for reopening businesses, yet schools remain closed. How will that work?
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Cyber Security Trends 2020—How the Industry is Evolving
Agency leadership and dedicated security teams must learn to measure cyber risk empirically, and improve security effectiveness in real, quantifiable ways.
Ideas
Don't Be Phish Food! Tips to Avoid Sharing Your Personal Information Online
The advice to just opt-out is easier said than done.
Emerging Tech
DHS Creates Tool to Predict How Long SARS-CoV-2 Lives on Surfaces
Thousands of users accessed the new calculator on its initial day of launch.
CIO Briefing
New Intelligence Chief Takes Over as Community Has Altered Work Operations for Pandemic
Telework, staggered schedules and use of new technology are some of the ways intelligence officials are keeping themselves and the information they gather safe.
Data
Survey: Americans Trust Big Tech Over Government in Contact Tracing
More than 75% of Americans feel their privacy is at risk due to measures being taken to combat COVID-19.
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Ideas
How the Intelligence Community is Enabling App Delivery During a Pandemic
In the first weeks of quarantine, the agency's app store has been able to successfully process code submissions and multiple application uploads while working remote.
Emerging Tech
A Medical-Delivery Drone Service Gets Approval Amid Coronavirus
ZipLine, whose drones have delivered more than 100,000 packages in Africa, will begin flights in North Carolina.
Cybersecurity
How CISA's Planning to Track Agencies' Vulnerability Remediation
A request for information targets potential vendors to provide a platform that would support and monitor agencies’ efforts.
Ideas
Are Thermal Cameras a Magic Bullet for COVID-19 Fever Detection? There's Not Enough Evidence to Know.
Thermal cameras offer limited accuracy if set up incorrectly.
Data
NIH Explores New Digital Health Solutions to Trace and Fight COVID-19
Two of the agency’s institutes seek new technical tools and data to inform re-entry risks.
CIO Briefing