Emerging Tech
GAO Lists Pros and Cons of Internet of Things for Congress
The agency examined the costs and benefits of the growing market, per a congressional request.
Cybersecurity
These Homeland Security Cyber Tools Are Now Available for Private Sector
DHS’ tech transfer office is promoting eight new technologies to industry for commercialization or pilots.
Digital Government
Open Data Needs More than Executive Orders, Think Tank Says
The Center for Data Innovation shared 10 recommendations for lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
White House: No U.S. Federal Systems Hit By WannaCry Ransomware
The attack also appears to have spared critical U.S. infrastructure such as energy plants and dams.
Cybersecurity
NIST Unveils 'Framework Meets FISMA' Cyber Best Practices
The document came out just one day after Trump mandated agencies follow the office’s cyber best practices guide.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity So Bad, It Makes You WannaCry
There are many interesting elements about the ransomware attack, the biggest being the tools to stop it were readily available.
Cybersecurity
Just 2 Domain Names Now Stand Between the World and Global Ransomware Chaos
Researchers predict this will be increasingly harder to stop.
Ideas
4 Precautions to Prevent Critical Infrastructure Disaster
These are just a few steps organizations should take to better secure our power grid, dams and other essential systems.
Cybersecurity
Global Ransomware Attack Is Much Bigger Than It First Appeared
A dozen countries were hit in a cyberattack Friday. Such attacks have increased by more than 500 percent in recent years
Artificial Intelligence
DARPA Wants Artificial Intelligence That Doesn't Forget Everything It Knows
Biological systems don't completely freeze up when they encounter a new situation, but computers often do.
Digital Government
HHS’ Cyber Threat Center Comes Out of Beta Soon
The center will share threat information for small doctors offices to the largest pharmaceutical companies, and health care organizations in between.
Cybersecurity
GSA Tech Office Launches Bug Bounty Program
This is the first civilian government program that pays ethical hackers to search out digital bugs.
Cybersecurity
Senate Sites Are HTTPS By Default
The Senate precedes the House in automatic encryption.
Cybersecurity
FBI Rank and File Had Confidence in Comey, Acting Director Says
The claim contradicts one White House rationale for Comey’s firing.
Cybersecurity
Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order
The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.
Emerging Tech
A Drone Inspects a Bridge. Now What?
The Federal Highway Agency needs visualization tools to make sense what's being collected by its unmanned inspectors.
Digital Government
Tired of Long Airport Screenings? TSA Wants Tech to Cut Lines.
The agency wants ideas any and all ideas for improving the screening process.
Cybersecurity
FTC Wants to Help Small Businesses Spot Cyber Scams
The agency wants businesses to be able to protect themselves.
Cybersecurity