Emerging Tech
Deloitte Highlights Tech Trends to Watch
Agencies will have to wade through tech trends to determine what's of use.
Cybersecurity
Congress Requests Review of EPA’s Use of Encrypted Communications
The use of encrypted communications applications across government is on the upswing, though such communications are still privy to sunshine laws.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want Self-Driving Cars To Thrive But Still Fear Hacks
Despite positives, manufacturers still face concerns that cars could be hijacked.
Emerging Tech
Tech Companies Prep for Trump’s Infrastructure Plan—Even Without Details
Startups and blue-chip companies alike see potential business in Trump's promised infrastructure plan.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Better Data Needed to Fight Medicaid Fraud
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services oversight data needs work, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Are Bombarding the UK With Two Serious Cyberattacks a Day, the British Government Claims
That's 188 serious cyberattacks in the last three months.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers’ Personal Devices Need Better Security, House Member Says
The letter from Rep. Ted Lieu also urges speedier cyber training for House employees.
Digital Government
Trump's Smartphone Habits Worried Lawmakers Before Mar-a-Lago
Lawmakers already had questions about the administration's security practices.
Cybersecurity
Water Treatment Plant Hack Kicks Off RSA Conference
A new survey finds cyber anxiety high during the Trump administration.
Modernization
Video: This Smart Device Controls Your Stove to Prevent House Fires
This device stops that stir-fry before it ignites.
Cybersecurity
A Rising Trend in Hacking: Locking Your Files and Charging You to Get Them Back
A report identified 638.2 million unique ransomware attempts in 2016.
Emerging Tech
Service Robots Will Soon Be Making 'House Calls In Space'
DARPA this week picked a commercial partner to help build out the system.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Show Love to Blockchain, 'Star Wars,' But Question FBI FOIA Changes
They're also proposing a way to slow down any presidential efforts to remove sanction on Russia.
Emerging Tech
Trump's Advisers Want to Return Humans to the Moon in 3 Years
The plan could dramatically shift the mission of the space agency, prioritizing low-Earth orbit activity over distant exploration.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security to Unveil 12 New Tools at Cyber Conference
The tools tackle malware attacks, internet visualization and social media analysis.
Ideas
5 Lessons From a Former Agency Customer Experience Leader
Getting things done takes on a much more human feel.
Cybersecurity
House Science Democrats Want to Investigate White House Cyber Vulnerabilities
The lawmakers cite vulnerabilities in Trump’s Twitter and cellphone in a letter to committee leadership.
Modernization
Watchdog: IT Issues May Have Caused NASA To Cook A Spacecraft
The agency needs to do a better job monitoring its IT and operational technology, an OIG report says.
Digital Government
Congress Wants Quarterly Reports on VA’s Tech Investments
The House committee leaders want more frequent updates on major IT investments, projects and programs.
Digital Government