Emerging Tech
How Digital Media Got the Message Out About #NoBillNoBreak
The digital media manager for Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., said it was imperative to communicate with constituents in California’s 52:nd congressional district, even when C-SPAN’s on-floor cameras turned off.
Ideas
'If I Were the Federal CIO': Setting Technology Priorities in the Digital Age
There’s much that can be learned from the experiences—and the mistakes—of the private sector.
Cybersecurity
Mismanagement Could Scuttle Trump Cyber, IT Modernization Plans
Trump’s prepping big plans to modernize and secure government technology, but he’ll need government’s buy in to get it done.
Modernization
Trump Said Government Has One 40-Year-Old IT System. It Actually Has At Least 10.
The federal sector's technology problem is worse than the president's thinks.
Cybersecurity
Industry Urges Changes to NIST Framework Update
The comments came ahead of a Monday deadline for a 1.1 version of the popular framework.
Cybersecurity
If You Only Work on Your Malware on Weekdays, You Might Be a CIA Hacker
That malware had infected at least 40 targets in 16 countries since 2011.
Cybersecurity
Greatest Damage from OPM Breach was to Government’s Reputation
The damage to government’s credibility far outweighed the breach’s impact on security, officials said.
Cybersecurity
Citizens Experience ‘Cyber Insecurity’ When Doing Business with Government
74 percent of respondents in a new survey said they lacked confidence in the government’s ability to keep their personal data “private and secure.”
Digital Government
The Sarin Gas Attack In Syria Ignited an Information Battle
Victims quickly took to social media to distribute evidence of the use of chemical weapons.
Digital Government
Twitter Drops Lawsuit Against DHS Over Rogue Account
A Customs and Border Protection agent had asked the company to hand over identifying information about a user critical of DHS policy.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Watchers Fear Hackers Could Hold Government, Infrastructure Hostage
Criminal hackers could hijack the digital controls of a chemical plant or dam and threaten massive damage unless they’re paid $100 beeellion.
Digital Government
DHS Achieves an Acquisition First for the Agency
The department's acquisition programs have struggled for years, but there are signs of a turnaround.
Digital Government
IG: IRS Needs to Better Use Data to Crack Down on Tax Fraud
The agency doesn't use all the data available to proactively identify fraudulent accounts, an official testified Wednesday.
Cybersecurity
Giuliani Cyber Task Force Hammers Down Focus Issues
The task force plans to bring industry cybersecurity executives into the White House to brief on those issues, a McAfee executive said.
Digital Government
GSA May Make Industry Participation in Data Reporting Pilot Optional
Voluntary participation in the 3-year pilot had been higher than expected, leaving officials to consider whether mandating participation was necessary.
Cybersecurity
Nunes Steps Back from House Russian Investigation Amid Controversy
The House Intelligence chairman’s decision to step aside offers a fresh start, ranking Democrat says.
Modernization
DHS Device-Screening Catches Pedophiles at the Borders
About half a percent of the million travelers who come into the U.S. get their devices screened, the homeland security secretary said.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Improve Small Business Cybersecurity Advances
The bill directs NIST to create "clear and concise" guidance for how small and medium businesses can boost their digital defenses.
Digital Government
