Emerging Tech
NavalX Innovation Office Really Wants the Navy to Be More Agile
The office is expanding to more cities and publishing iterative playbooks that are as agile as the gospel they preach.
Cybersecurity
Who Wants to Hack the Army Again?
Active U.S. military, federal civilians and individuals invited by HackerOne can participate in the service’s second bug bounty.
Emerging Tech
New Tech Promises to Stop Drones from Overflying Stadiums — and Find the People Flying Them
Raytheon says its products helped police nab four flying drones over an outdoor concert.
Modernization
IRS-Funded Review Confirms TurboTax Hid Free Filing From Search Engines, but Says There’s No Need for Major Changes
The review did not recommend sweeping changes
Ideas
Former Navy Secretary: Effective Cybersecurity Requires Persistent Presence
In nearly eight years as Secretary of the Navy, I faced a steep challenge on how to manage cyber threats at the pace of 8 million attempted intrusions a day in an organization of 900,000 people, Ray Mabus writes.
Modernization
A Plan to Reduce Bench Warrants—By Text Message
After success in one county, Minnesota is rolling out a statewide program that sends reminders to defendants about their court appearances.
Modernization
Million Veterans Program is Now Open for Online Enrollment
Veterans who opt-in to sharing their DNA through the program have the opportunity to support medical discoveries and health improvements across future generations.
Cybersecurity
NIST is Hunting for Tech to Secure the Energy Sector’s Network
Officials want to help power companies bolster their digital defenses as renewable energy resources like solar panels and wind turbines introduce more vulnerabilities to the grid.
Cybersecurity
Senate Intel Committee: Russia Is Already Trying to Influence the 2020 Election
In its report, the Republican-led committee pushes back against Trump’s efforts to point fingers elsewhere.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Seeks Fresh Tech Ideas for Weather Satellite Fleets
The nation’s weather agency is looking for new tech ideas that could beef up its data collection and forecasting efforts.
Ideas
How Women’s Life-Long Experiences of Being Judged by Their Appearance Affect How They Feel in Open-Plan Offices
The assumption that open offices lead to more collaboration may not be the case.
Modernization
GSA Certifies Two More Vendors Ahead of Task Order Deadline on $50B Telecom Contract
Two more authorities to operate bring the total to five, with four more vendors waiting to get certified to get a piece of GSA’s massive Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.
Cybersecurity
NSA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Multiple VPN Services
The bugs, which allow hackers to remotely download files and monitor network traffic, are already being exploited by foreign actors.
Artificial Intelligence
GSA Offers More Details on Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence
Officials will build on their work with the Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center to help other agencies adopt the tech, and the Health and Human Services Department could be next.
Modernization
6 Lessons from Government Customer Experience Professionals
Officials from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Transportation Security Administration and Office of Federal Student Aid explained what’s worked in improving customer experience.
Ideas
Do You Know What’s Hiding in the Cloud?
The more complex an enterprise network is, the more difficult it becomes to be certain that everything is configured correctly and adheres to regulations and guidelines.
Cybersecurity
Protection from Ransomware Attacks Isn’t as Simple as Insurance
In the wake of high-profile ransomware attacks, local governments are looking to cyber insurance to mitigate risk. But not all policies are equal and merit close scrutiny, experts say.
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon is Standing Up a Nonprofit to Assess Vendor Cybersecurity
The organization would be responsible for running the department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Modernization
GAO Wants To Know The Best Way To Buy a Modernization Strategy
The agency plans to upgrade its content management and delivery systems, as well as its talent management tools. But first, it needs to decide on the best way to buy a modernization strategy.
Cybersecurity