Modernization
GSA Taking Quotes for IT Modernization Centers of Excellence
It's the next step in the White House's plan to update government tech.
Policy
Trump Signs Measure Delaying the Shutdown Threat Until January
Democrats did not support the continuing resolution.
Cybersecurity
Will Corporate America Start Using Russian Troll Tactics?
The last presidential election could create a playbook for 21st-century conflict in politics and in boardrooms, says Sen. Mark Warner.
Artificial Intelligence
NORAD is Tracking Santa in More Ways than Ever Before
Even the North Pole modernized this year.
Modernization
FBI Mulling Secretive $30 Billion Tech Contract
A recompete could become a more public affair.
Modernization
FedRAMP Issues Step-By-Step Guide for Cloud Adoption
The cloud office shares its best practices for federal agencies that want to grant a cloud service provider permission to operate.
Policy
What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for the Department of Defense?
Four years ago, this staffer for the defense policy undersecretary helped the Pentagon figure out the impacts of a shutdown. Hint: it wasn’t pretty.
Policy
Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker Tasks DHS With Finding a ‘Balance’ on Encryption
There’s a middle ground between personal privacy and effective law enforcement, Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul says.
Modernization
Pentagon Full Steam Ahead with Major Cloud Acquisition
Despite industry criticism, the agency clarified its aggressive cloud strategy will continue as planned.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Why the Trump Administration Called Out North Korea’s Cyberattacks
The attribution announcement made three big arguments and North Korea’s culpability was only one of them.
Policy
Congress on Collision Course Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
"Puntagon" bill to fund defense for a full year but non-defense for one month is a nonstarter, Democrats say.
Emerging Tech
How Puerto Rico is Rebuilding Its Network Three Months After Maria
Puerto Rico's post-Maria communications effort could serve as a disaster-response playbook for other governments.
Modernization
White House Takes Down ‘We the People’ Petition Tool
The message on the website says it will return in January with responses to the petitions that merit it.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Strikes Back After U.S. Government Ban
The Russian anti-virus company wasn’t given a meaningful opportunity to defend itself, the CEO says in legal suit.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Pays Out Government’s Biggest Bug Bounty Yet
White-hat hackers and military cyber specialists teamed up for the latest Hack the Air Force program.
Cybersecurity
Election Cyber Coordinating Council to be Finalized Next Year
State and federal officials met with election industry leaders to launch the council.
Artificial Intelligence
Agencies Could Struggle to Remove Bias From Algorithms
It’s a regulatory challenge to ensure that artificially intelligent systems aren’t making decisions based on biased information.
Policy
5 Tech Issues Congress Wants GAO to Keep an Eye On
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee provided five new directives to the Government Accountability Office related to ensuring the government maximizes its tech investments.
Policy