Emerging Tech
GSA Looks for New Chief Customer Officer
The position sits in the GSA administrator’s office and has a dedicated team and budget.
Cybersecurity
The Military’s SAT Could Soon Test for Cybersecurity Smarts
Right now, there aren't many options to identify a new recruit with a particular aptitude toward cyber.
Ideas
Cloud Migration Best Practices for Federal Agencies
As the federal government makes a massive move to the money-saving cloud, IT pros must adhere to the defined security requirements for the federal use of cloud services as they move a selection of key functions.
Cybersecurity
Senate Passes Cyber Bill Despite Privacy Fears
After months of negotiation, a cybersecurity bill designed to step up defenses in the wake of high-profile hacks moves closer to the president’s desk.
Digital Government
GSA’s Customer Experience Credo: Be a Good Listener
Being open to customer feedback has helped the agency better its products.
Digital Government
Pentagon and VA ‘Still Years Away’ from Fully Interoperable Electronic Health Records
The Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs are on track to to blow past a congressionally mandated end-of-2016-deadline to fully deploy modernized EHR software.
Ideas
How VA and DOD Can Approach Data Standards and Interoperability -- Before Standards Are Established
As with most technology development, it takes time for standards to evolve, but agencies might consider turning to emerging technologies to help with interoperability and data-sharing challenges.
Cybersecurity
Why Millennials Aren’t the Answer to Government’s Cyber Shortage Just Yet
Nearly 80 percent of millennials said they’ve never spoken to a practicing cybersecurity professional.
Digital Government
Wikipedia Loses Suit Over NSA Spying Because It Couldn't Prove the NSA Spying
Ever since Edward Snowden dropped details on the National Security Agency’s extensive mass surveillance programs in 2013, the group has been hit by lawsuit after lawsuit.
Artificial Intelligence
Is the Field of Artificial Intelligence Sexist?
Perhaps the real danger in the field isn’t the threat of robot overlords.
Cybersecurity
Are Microsoft and Google Better at Cybersecurity than the CIA?
Questions arise following the hack of John Brennan's personal email.
Cybersecurity
The Federal Government Is Finally Updating Y2K-era Cybersecurity Baselines
The last time the federal government updated its IT strategy, the requirements dealt with protecting "dial-in access," bulletin boards, and passwords.
Ideas
To be Successful, Hackers Need These 3 Elements
Hackers’ reconnaissance activities are shrouded within massive amounts of data, and are difficult to detect.
Cybersecurity
White House Endorses Cyber Bill, Bucking Privacy Groups
The Senate’s bill gains momentum ahead of a vote next week.
Cybersecurity
Controversial Cybersecurity Bill Easily Clears Senate Hurdle
The Senate will now turn to a slew of amendments that do not have the support of the bill’s co-sponsors.
Digital Government
Even DHS Doesn’t Want the Power It Would Get Under CISA
The Senate bill to improve cyber information sharing would route data through an agency that doesn’t want the job.
Cybersecurity
Feds: House Bill Could Make Cars More Vulnerable to Hackers
Republicans want to boost the security and privacy of connected cars, but regulators say their bill would backfire.
Cybersecurity
CIA: Brennan AOL Files on WikiLeaks ‘Absolutely’ Not Official Agency Work
The six documents published on the website date from 2007 and 2008, and include an application for a security clearance to handle classified information.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Bill Nears Crucial Senate Vote
Privacy advocates warn CISA could funnel more private information into the hands of NSA.
Cybersecurity