Ideas
What the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Government Could Look Like
Cognitive technologies could free up hundreds of hours of government employees’ time.
Cybersecurity
Banking Insurance Agency is Weak on Cybersecurity
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation isn’t sufficiently vetting its systems for vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
HHS Doles Out $100K To Help Consumers Share Their Own Health Data
Two projects won the Move Health Data Forward contest.
Emerging Tech
Intelligence Community Wants to Identify Faces in the 'Wild'
IARPA unveiled a prize challenge to find the best facial matching algorithms.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How Agencies Should Implement Trump’s Cyber Order
Agency heads can appoint an official to be accountable for cybersecurity rather than being accountable themselves.
Ideas
Cybersecurity is the Sputnik of Our Day
We need a cyber-race to spur innovation and ensure the digital world is a secure haven for western democratic society.
Modernization
In-Q-Tel Invests Fresh Funds to Ditch Desktops
The venture capital firm for the 17 agencies that comprise the IC joined Bain Capital Ventures and Microsoft Ventures in making a $16 million investment in San Mateo-based Frame.
Cybersecurity
DNC is Hiring a CTO
The CTO will be responsible for modernizing and security the party’s digital infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
How Games Advance Emerging Tech
Strategy games have long been a proving ground for artificial intelligence, but what could driverless cars learn from a hyper-violent video game?
Cybersecurity
These Senators Want You to Hack DHS
A new bill would create a bug bounty program at the Homeland Security Department similar to programs at the Pentagon and GSA.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies Lag on Digital Security
One-third of vetted posts weren’t doing routine information security checks.
Digital Government
The Rocket Startup About to Eat Elon Musk’s Lunch
Rocket Lab is aiming to put small satellites in low Earth orbit at a fraction of the cost of even SpaceX
Emerging Tech
To Embrace Emerging Tech, Governments Need Supporting Talent, Survey Says
However, hiring is a persistent challenge for public agencies across the globe.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary Promises Report on Russian Antivirus Use at Agency
Lawmakers have grown increasingly concerned about alleged links between the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky and Russian intelligence.
Modernization
Signal Jammers Stymie First Responders, and DHS Wants It To Stop
Though they're banned in the U.S., illegally imported jammers could delay emergency responders.
Ideas
What If We Stored Our Data in Space?
A space-based cloud storage network could protect sensitive data from the outside world and looming data security regulations.
Cybersecurity
Safe From WannaCry? Thank the Government.
DHS secretary describes an active government campaign to limit the virus’ spread.
Emerging Tech
DHS: Biometrics Could Cut the Over 700K Visa Overstays
About 1.47 percent of foreign travelers with visas overstayed their expected departure.
Digital Government
There Is a Place for USDS, 18F in Trump Administration
U.S. Digital Service would receive $19 million, while 18F would get $21 million.
Cybersecurity