Artificial Intelligence
Tech That Will Change the Customer Experience Game
Forrester Research expects augmented and virtual reality will be customer experience game-changers.
Modernization
Report: FBI Can Unlock Most Devices
The bureau can access the data on most of the smartphones and laptops it encounters during investigations, according to a report.
Cybersecurity
Nearly 90% of Civilian Agencies Run DHS’ Einstein 3A Cyber Program
That’s up from just 50 percent in January.
Cybersecurity
NIST to Small Businesses: Protect Your Networks
Small businesses could provide hackers with an entry into larger ones.
Cybersecurity
Background Check Chief: 2 Years Before Next-Gen Network Up and Running
The agency aims to launch a simpler public interface in the interim.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Emails Use OPM Breach to Lure Victims
A cybersecurity firm spotted several thousand of the emails Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
DIA Employee Sentenced for Making Child Porn on Work Laptop
He also admitted to using messaging apps such as Kik to entice at least for 14- to 17-year-old girls to send pictures.
Cybersecurity
Will Top Cyber Talent Join the Trump Team? Jury’s Out
Some experts say patriotism will trump anxiety about the outsider candidate. Others are less sure.
Emerging Tech
Watchdog: IRS Needs To Pay More Attention to Bitcoin
Citizens could be using virtual currencies to avoid paying taxes.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Unsuccessfully Aimed Mirai Botnet at Clinton, Trump sites
Neither site was felled by the botnet that previously disrupted Netflix and The New York Times.
Artificial Intelligence
How Government Gets Ready for Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality
Two new digital communities will coalesce around new burgeoning technologies in an effort to promote interagency collaboration, partnerships with industry and to exchange ideas about what works.
Cybersecurity
Best Practices Out Soon to Connect Companies, Ethical Hackers
Companies should state clearly when they won’t sue ethical hackers for sharing vulnerabilities, draft guidance states.
Digital Government
Industry Group to Senate: Don't Drag Your Feet on IT Modernization Bill
Failing to address the government’s legacy IT problem would be a major missed opportunity for the Senate, according to the head of a trade association.
Digital Government
Air Force Wants Help Finding 'Golden Nuggets' in Data
A new BAA seeks technology that helps with decision-making.
Oversight
Congressional Races Federal Employees Should Watch
The outcomes of these match-ups could affect agencies' budgets, civil servants' pay and benefits, and more.
Cybersecurity
Fewer OPM Hack Victims Must Re-Enroll in Protection Services Than Originally Estimated
Lawmakers express concern provider transition "may create confusion."
Cybersecurity
The Next President Will Face a Cyber Crisis. Here's How to Handle It
The next president should focus on creating serious cyber strategies and game plans, experts tell Nextgov.
Cybersecurity
The Long and Winding Road Ahead for IoT Security
In one sense, the Mirai bots did the world a favor by attacking now.
Cybersecurity