Cybersecurity

At Least One State Declines Offer for DHS Voting Security

Some security experts say it wouldn't even take the resources of a foreign nation to manipulate actual votes using this country's antiquated tallying systems.

Emerging Tech

Why Agile is Still So Hard for the Government

Pockets of the federal government want to change the buying process so technology can be acquired in sprints, preventing large-scale failures like the HealthCare.gov rollout.

Cybersecurity

What Vendors Need to Know About GSA’s New Cyber Offerings

Companies that want to provide services for the new SINs will need to explain their way through a variety of scenarios.

Digital Government

Pentagon’s Contract-Spending Problem

Of $205 billion awarded in contract spending across DOD, only $101 billion was competed.

Cybersecurity

DHS: Don't Fall for Louisiana Flood Charity Scams

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned against donating to fake organizations.

Cybersecurity

Clinton Email Saga Continues with 'Spillage' Request

Rep. Jason Chaffetz also asked the FBI for an inventory of electronic devices and documents obtained from Clinton’s aides containing classified government data.

Modernization

How the Cloud Can Shake Legacy Tech Out of Agencies

Riverbed Technology IT executives Jerry Kennelly and Davis Johnson share insight into the government’s tech challenges, legacy systems and why Silicon Valley matters more than ever to government.

Digital Government

DHS Prototypes Wearable Nuclear Detection Devices

The department wants lightweight wearable devices that scan for radiation.

Emerging Tech

Leidos’ Post-Deal Identity

Leidos isn't just doubling in size; it's expanding the customers it serves.

Emerging Tech

The Military Is Genetically Modifying Bacteria to Make Even Tinier Computers

The biosynthetic microbe could wire future nanoelectronics after Navy-funded researchers supercharged its conductivity.

Cybersecurity

Yup! NSA Got Hacked

Internal documents appear to confirm this week’s leak came from the agency.

Cybersecurity

VA's Latest Benefit: On-Demand Cyber Training

A DHS online school is offering vets cybersecurity classes as the number of open cyber jobs and jobless veterans grows.

Digital Government

Tips for the FBI (or Any Organization) For Hiring a Data Scientist

There are different types of data scientists, so agencies need to be clear on what their needs.

Digital Government

Twitter Suspends Another 235,000 Accounts Promoting Terrorism

ISIS is losing territory online, too, as Twitter joins social media companies accelerating efforts to purge extremist speech from their sites.

Digital Government

Transportation Department’s Fix for Airlines’ Tech Problems is To Do Nothing

“Airlines are already highly motivated to avoid situations like Delta is experiencing,” the agency said in a emailed statement