Cybersecurity
Trump Administration Orders Russian Anti-virus Off All Government Systems
The move follows months of suggestions Kaspersky is too close to the Kremlin.
Emerging Tech
Transportation Department Shares Road Map for Self-Driving Cars
Automated driving systems could cut down on fatalities and unlock economic activity, according to the department's recent guidance.
Cybersecurity
Industry’s Case Against Shared Services
Keeping agency systems diverse could protect them from attack, two cybersecurity professionals said.
Modernization
NSA Quietly Awarded a Classified $2.4 Billion Tech Contract With More to Come
CSRA wins the NSA’s Groundbreaker recompete to modernize portions of the intelligence community’s IT infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Senate's Self-Driving Car Bill Encourages Bug Disclosure Program
Unlike House legislation, the bill envisions a cyber vulnerability disclosure program for the self-driving car sector.
Digital Government
MIT Crowdsourcing Project Helps Florida Residents Track Irma Flooding
People can share flooded areas with chatbots that do the mapping.
Modernization
Lawmakers Push Again to Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites
New federal websites would have to be easy to view on smartphones and other devices, according to a Senate bill.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Wants to MacGyver the Internet Using Only What's in Troops' Pockets
The research agency wants to tap the computer power of the devices warfighters already have to network anywhere.
Ideas
Technology Could Enable Better Suicide Prevention for Veterans
To better take care of high-risk patients, the Veterans Affairs Department needs to get technology that frees up caregivers' time.
Digital Government
Federal Government Needs a Gatekeeper for Data-based Reform
The government will likely need a data-centric agency and new positions to protect privacy as it expands the use of confidential data, the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking said.
Modernization
In Preparation for Hurricane Irma, Floridians Are Downloading These Two Apps
The apps let users turn their smartphones into walkie-talkies and track the best places to find fuel
Artificial Intelligence
Guess Which Gender Trusts Artificial Intelligence More?
As the government deploys artificial intelligence tools, it may need to address a gender gap in trust.
Modernization
Your Apps Are Making You Miserable
If you want to be happier, you might want to ditch your phone.
Cybersecurity
No Easy Fix for Cyber Workforce Shortage
A lot of things can move the ball on cyber hiring but there’s no big plan to close the gap.
Digital Government
VA Needs to Better Track Teleworking Employees
The department needs to ensure employees are still processing claims in a timely and accurate manner, GAO said.
Cybersecurity
Nations That Hack the U.S. Could Face ‘Real World’ Consequences, Homeland Security Adviser Warned
The administration wants to punish hackers in a way that "modifies behavior," Tom Bossert said.
Modernization
Watchdog: Agencies Aren’t Even Trying To Meet Data Center Optimization Goals
At most, five agencies have met or exceeded White House targets for making data centers more efficient.
Emerging Tech
Adopting Agile
This Nextgov ebook dives into the ups and downs of agencies' agile projects.
Digital Government
Airlines Are Price Gouging in the Path of Hurricane Irma—And Algorithms Are to Blame
Travelers trying to evacuate in anticipation of Hurricane Irma and facing a big hurdle.
Emerging Tech