Digital Government
Veterans Calling VA's Crisis Line Can Finally Get Through. Here’s Why.
A team of techies and customer-service professionals starting tackling the problem in 2015.
Cybersecurity
Oversight Committee Mulls a Cyber-Only Digital Service
Lawmakers debated the merits of a rotational workforce.
Cybersecurity
State Officials Question Benefits of Federal Election Oversight
Officials say a new designation provides little help and could undermine election transparency.
Digital Government
Health Industry Needs Government Go-To for Cyber Threats, Expert Says
Increasing cyber threats to the health care sector require more federal guidance, experts told a House subcommittee.
Digital Government
VA Experiments with Real-Time Dashboard of Vets' Feedback
The agency wants feedback whenever and however veterans want to send it.
Digital Government
Self-Driving Cars Will Be Much Safer But a Nightmare to Insure
The technology that enables autonomy is expensive.
Cybersecurity
NSA Engaged in Massive Battle with Russian Hackers in 2014
An NSA official previously described the toe-to-toe battle but placed it in 2015.
Cybersecurity
NIST Cyber Board Wants Trump Advisers to Show Up to Next Meeting
The board also plans to highlight election security in a meeting readout sent to the White House and federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
NIST Must Audit Federal Cybersecurity Because DHS Isn’t, Hill Staffer Says
The House Science Committee forwarded legislation requiring the government’s cyber standards agency to conduct audits as well.
Emerging Tech
CBP Asks: What If There is a Perfect Dog for the Job?
Real-time data can help DHS understand canines.
Cybersecurity
OPM Pays Too Much Protecting Breach Victims from Identity Theft, Watchdog Says
Congress required OPM to provide identity theft insurance up to $5 million, but claims rarely exceed a few thousand, GAO says.
Cybersecurity
Trump Team Seems to Stay the Course With the Last Administration’s Cyber Efforts
Two recent moves suggest the Trump White House isn’t seeking a sea change in international cyber policy.
Modernization
FEC and 18F Team Up to Save Agency $1.2M
The commission's new website, hosted by Cloud.gov, will reduce spend on internal systems.
Emerging Tech
AT&T Scores $6.5B Contract to Build Nation's First Public Safety Broadband Network
The company will spend about $40 billion on building, deploying and operating the network.
Cybersecurity
NIST Cyber Framework for Federal Agencies Coming Soon
The guidance is expected in the next two months or so, a NIST official said.
Digital Government
Border Patrol Sniffs Out High-Tech Collars for Canine Agents
Homeland Security's K-9 teams might use wearable devices to ensure the dogs aren't injured on the job.
Cybersecurity
DHS Seeks to Reboot Relationship with Election Officials as Cyber Fears Loom in 2018
DHS wants to ensure election systems are secure against Russian hackers before the 2018 election.
Cybersecurity
DHS Cyber Strategy Delayed for Trump Team Review
The department sees a "generational" opportunity for security in IT modernization, cyber lead says.
Ideas
Why Updating Tech Infrastructure is as Critical as Updating Roads and Bridges
When we talk infrastructure improvements, we must include the IT component for our nation.
Cybersecurity