Artificial Intelligence
Ebook: 2017 Federal IT Trends Forecast
Hint: Expect cyber, data and emerging technologies such as virtual reality to remain in the spotlight, while areas like customer service will see less momentum.
Cybersecurity
House Intelligence Chairman Opposes Special Election Hacking Probe
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed an intelligence committee-led investigation in the Senate.
Digital Government
Senate Passes OPEN Government Act
The bill would require agencies to make data available in a machine-readable format.
Cybersecurity
Trump’s Latest Landing Teams Include Two Cyber Experts
The president-elect released names of 37 additional landing team members Friday.
Digital Government
Report: Agencies Still Seek Data 'Heroes'
Also, cybersecurity analytics, strategic decision-making and mission intelligence fared better in agencies with CDOs than non-CDO counterparts.
Cybersecurity
Why Didn’t Obama Reveal Intel About Russia’s Influence on the Election?
His decision may have cost Clinton the presidency.
Cybersecurity
How Will the Public Learn About Cyberattacks Under President Trump?
Unlike his predecessor, the president-elect doesn’t seem to trust the intelligence community to investigate state-sponsored hackers.
Cybersecurity
Obama Launches Review of Russian Election Hacking
The report will be delivered to Congress before Obama leaves office.
Cybersecurity
US-China Cyber Dialogue to Continue Under Trump
The dialogue is part of a U.S.-China pact against commercial hacking,
Digital Government
Navy Is Trying to Deal with Its Sexual Assault Problem by Giving Sailors a Reporting App
The branch is investing $150,000 into a 6-month pilot project to test the app.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Elevate CYBERCOM Heads to Obama’s Desk
The compromise defense policy bill also sets conditions for splitting NSA and U.S. Cyber Command.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department to Propose ‘Legislative Fix’ to Warrants for Data Stored Abroad
A federal appeals court is reviewing whether DOJ can demand customer data stored by Microsoft in Ireland.
Cybersecurity
Report: Expect Cyber Investments, More Outsourced IT Under Trump
While cybersecurity investments and IT outsourcing may increase, expect agencies' agile efforts to wither.
Cybersecurity
Trump May Be on Collision Course with Congress over Russian Hacking
Lawmakers call Russian meddling in the election a threat to democracy; Trump says it never happened.
Emerging Tech
Video: How NASA Uses Teamwork to Explore Solar System
The agency is wrapping up its Cassini mission in an unusual way.
Modernization
Government Spies Can See Everything You’re Doing With Your Phone on a Plane
If you like your privacy, don’t fly the friendly skies with your phone connected to in-flight networks.
Ideas
Modernizing IT Infrastructure is Critical to Combating Today’s Threats
Legacy systems carry innate vulnerabilities because of their age.
Emerging Tech