Cybersecurity
Senate Bill Promises Retaliation If Russia Again Meddles in Elections
The bill would force the U.S. to sanction Russian industries.
Emerging Tech
114 Lawmakers Push to Fund Clean Energy Research
The group wants $500 million for the Energy Department’s advanced research projects agency, which would be eliminated under the White House’s 2020 budget request.
Ideas
The Promise and Limitations of AI in Cybersecurity
In the cybersecurity arena, hype runs deep, and AI is no exception.
Emerging Tech
Another Launch Startup Gets Work from the Air Force
New Zealand-based Rocket Lab will orbit a trio of satellites as Pentagon hunts for cheap ways to put sensors in space.
Ideas
It’s Time To Make Data Strategic For Our Navy
The U.S. Navy’s future lethality depends on a new digital culture.
Modernization
VA Won’t Delay Launch of Private Care Software Tool Despite Reported Flaws
The tech will go live on June 6 even if it’s operating “at 70 percent or 50 percent,” said Secretary Robert Wilkie.
Modernization
USDA Launches New Features on Farmers.gov
The site’s latest functions will enable America’s agriculture producers to better manage loans and the H-2A visa process.
Cybersecurity
The FBI Takes Too Long to Alert Victims of Cyberattacks
In one instance, agents waited nine months to tell a company it had been breached, according to an internal watchdog.
Modernization
Want to Address Food Insecurity in Your Community? There's an App For That.
How a county housing authority partnered with a tech nonprofit to deliver food to vulnerable residents.
Modernization
GSA Redefines ‘Pay As You Go’ Terms As Part of Cloud SIN Refresh
The cloud special item number will now include professional services offerings and reduce the billing term for a “measured service” down to one month.
Cybersecurity
Installing Chinese 5G Gear is Dangerous—and Probably Inevitable: NATO Center Report
Alliance members should look to mimic Britain, which created an entire government office to scrutinize Huawei’s products for security problems.
Digital Government
Survey: Four in Five Industry Tech Execs Favor Federal Privacy Law
Corporate America’s top tech officials favor a privacy law even if they aren’t sure how to adhere to it.
Cybersecurity
GSA Adds Crown-Jewel Protection to Cybersecurity Services
The General Services Administration revamped Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Service offerings with high-value assets in mind.
Modernization
After CIO No-Show, Congress Not Confident in VA’s IT Shop
The Veterans Affairs Department earned no goodwill when it declined to testify before a House Veterans’ Affairs subcommittee.
Cybersecurity
Problems with Pentagon’s Classified Data Access Could Put Lives at Risk
A new inspector general report highlights ongoing issues with how military branches are managing their secret network.
Digital Government
The Race to Code the Curb
Everyone—from ride-hailing cars to delivery trucks to bikes and scooters—wants a piece of the curb. How can smart cities map and manage this precious resource?
Digital Government
Census Officials Say They’re Ready, With or Without Citizenship Question
A year out, preparations are on track to allow responses online, by phone or on paper.
Cybersecurity
The Navy Is Assembling a Hacker Team to Fight Off Small Drones
Engineers, researchers, and hackers will seek ways to protect warships and bases from hobby-type drones modified to kill.
Cybersecurity
Misinformation Is Endangering India’s Election
The country’s political parties are spreading propaganda about their opponents to gain votes. It’s working.
Emerging Tech