Emerging Tech
Federal Blockchain Projects Face a Familiar Talent Problem
The General Services Administration has a proof-of-concept project underway and a hurdle.
Cybersecurity
Judge Tosses OPM Breach Lawsuits, Plaintiffs Appeal
Breached employees can’t show they were actually damaged, the federal judge said.
Cybersecurity
Symantec CEO: Get Commercial Software Off National Security Systems
The anti-virus exec praised U.S. officials who booted Kaspersky off government systems but stopped short of directly criticizing his competitor.
Cybersecurity
Is Trump's 'Wiretap' Claim Vindicated?
The president’s defenders say reported surveillance of Paul Manafort justifies an accusation against Barack Obama, but they overstate the facts.
Digital Government
Lockheed Martin Tops Federal IT Rankings
IDC Government's latest report features a lot of the old guard but recent mergers and acquisitions could shake things up.
Modernization
The Smartphone App That Tells You An Earthquake Is About to Hit
A deadly quake in Central Mexico on Tuesday was yet another test for the country’s sophisticated earthquake warning system.
Digital Government
The Team-Building Rituals that Companies Love Can Actually Tear Workers Apart
Think twice before making everyone go to that happy hour.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department's Random Number Generator Could Make for Stronger Encryption
Oak Ridge scientists believe they have created a quantum-based device that creates truly random numbers.
Digital Government
IT Modernization Bill Clears Senate as Part of Defense Authorization Bill
The OPEN Government Data Act also advances, along with other tech and cyber goodies.
Cybersecurity
Equifax Breach Prompts Renewed Calls for National Breach Notification Standard
The proposed national standard would replace a patchwork of 48 state standards for when consumers must be notified about a breach.
Emerging Tech
National Guard’s Smart Radios Create Networks in Disaster Zones
The radios link together to create a secure network on the fly—even where there isn’t infrastructure.
Digital Government
What the Intelligence Community Wants to Get Out of Tracking Its Workforce
The IC's research wing is experimenting with wearables and other sensors to optimize employees and their work environment.
Digital Government
NDAA Heads to Floor and Kaspersky Heads to Washington
And in the defense authorization bill's 104 amendments are tech and cyber changes for civilian agencies too.
Cybersecurity
House Foreign Affairs Leaders Push to Save State Cyber Office
A bipartisan bill would make the cyber coordinator’s office permanent and a presidential appointment.
Digital Government
Could Whale Migration Be the Key to Smarter Naval Operations?
DARPA wants to use marine life as “living sensors” in the internet of things network.
Modernization
NASA Engineer Sues Customs for Illegal Smartphone Search
A group of 10 people is suing Customs and Border Protection for searches they say violate their First and Fourth Amendment rights.
Digital Government
Here's How the Government Could Better Track Contract Spending
Lexis Nexis and the Data Foundation make a case for a decentralized but standard ID tag for all legal entities.
Cybersecurity
Federal Trade Commission is Investigating Equifax Breach
The move follows pressure from Congress.
Digital Government
Can Cops Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Your Face?
Apple’s new Face ID technology raises questions about constitutional protections for personal devices.
Modernization