Modernization
FedRAMP’s Tailored Baseline is Here
The program offers a faster, cheaper path for certifying low-risk cloud services for agencies.
Emerging Tech
Startup-Friendly Bill Would Remove Visa Caps, Regulations For Entrepreneurs
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the wide-ranging legislation.
Digital Government
OMB Data Guru: If Your Manager Doesn’t Get Open Data, Take Them To A Hackathon
White House tech teams are going to more public tech events not only to network but also to demonstrate the value of open data projects.
Cybersecurity
Here's How New Yorkers Think Cybersecurity Should be Handled
The U.S. needs a cold-eyed view of what’s helping and hindering cyber defenders, a report says.
Digital Government
How U.S. Digital Service’s Login.gov Team Works With Other Agencies
The U.S. Digital Service team building out the governmentwide login has a separate staff that markets the system to other agencies.
Cybersecurity
DHS Chief: We'll Do Better Next Time on Election Meddling
The department notified system owners but not top officials about Russian election meddling in 2016.
Digital Government
FDA Wants To Fast Track Health Products From Apple, Fitbit
A precertification system would mean those companies don’t need to do premarket reviews for products.
Cybersecurity
SEC Chair Pledges Data Breach Investigation, Cyber Hiring Surge
The commission will look into the breach itself and whether that info was used to trade stocks.
Digital Government
White House Officials: To Manage the Government, Open Its Data
Though there are hurdles, White House officials continue to push for better, more accessible federal data.
Cybersecurity
Deloitte Says No Government Information Compromised in Breach
The breach did not impact any federal, state or local government clients, the company said.
Modernization
Pentagon Cuts Mobile Device Costs By Half
The mobility program's popularity drove down prices significantly.
Cybersecurity
State Plans to Elevate Cyber Mission, Despite Shuttering Dedicated Office
The claim comes after the department downgraded its main cyber diplomacy office.
Cybersecurity
North Korea May Be Mining Bitcoin in Addition to Hacking It
The rogue regime may have found a new use for its idle coal supplies.
Cybersecurity
Updated: Government Agencies Not Compromised in Deloitte Breach
The breach affected an email system that included information from several markets.
Digital Government
Congress Tackles Data Breaches, Russian Meddling and IT Modernization
Lawmakers will address cybersecurity concerns at two major agencies this week.
Cybersecurity
DHS Commercializes Two Nature-Themed Cyber Products
It’s the first time two products have been simultaneously licensed to the same company through the Transition to Practice Program.
Modernization
The Air Force Will Dole Out $1 Billion for Cloud Migration
Dell EMC, General Dynamics and Microsoft teamed to win a big Air Force contract.
Emerging Tech
What’s Blockchain’s Role In The Public Good?
A nonprofit partnership is looking for ways the decentralized ledger system can benefit society.
Cybersecurity
Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Hacked the U.S. Air Force
Chicago high school senior Jack Cable moonlights as an ethical hacker.
Digital Government