Digital Government
Bipartisan Drone Privacy Bill Back on the Table
Reps. Ted Poe and Zoe Lofgren are reintroducing legislation that would limit how the U.S. government can use drones to spy on American citizens.
Cybersecurity
Here’s What Is in the Senate’s Cybersecurity Bill
Despite amendments, privacy groups still fear the measure could expand NSA spying.
Digital Government
Timeline: Rise of the Chief Data Officer
Charting the evolution of the government's open data movement.
Cybersecurity
In Nod To Privacy, Feds Say Every Agency Website Will Be Encrypted
While the "HTTPS-Only Standard" makeover likely won’t happen overnight, privacy proponents cheered the effort.
Emerging Tech
Another Gender Equality Fail: Top Tech Execs Still Clueless About Women
Google chairman's gaffe seems more the tech industry standard than an isolated bout of ignorance.
Emerging Tech
The Space Suit You Could Be Wearing In a Few Years Is Being Designed in a Small Workshop in Brooklyn
Fashion and space flight have a long history together.
Emerging Tech
FCC Chairman: 'No Secret Instructions' From Obama on Net Neutrality
Wheeler will testify Tuesday at the first of three high-profile congressional hearings on the agency's net-neutrality order.
Cybersecurity
FBI’s Plan to Expand Hacking Power Advances Despite Privacy Fears
Google had warned that the rule change represents a “monumental” constitutional concern.
Cybersecurity
US Military Cybersecurity by the Numbers
Money for the Cyber Command – tasked with orchestrating network defense maneuvers and offensive cyberattacks – eventually will stabilize over the next five years, totaling out at $1 billion.
Emerging Tech
GPO Joins GitHub
The agency is trying to connect with a broader community of developers who might be doing their own analyses of federal documents.
Emerging Tech
DISA Drops $1.6B Contract after Controversy
The cancellation comes as several companies protested the award in February.
Ideas
It’s Time for a National Chief Data Officers Council
The case for bringing together public data leaders to share best practices and create support and momentum for a national data movement.
Modernization
If You Use Firefox or Chrome, You're a Better Employee
Yet another reason to shun Internet Explorer
Cybersecurity
Unpaid Suspension of Federal Hydrologist Once Accused of Illegal Army Downloads Is Under Review
Justice has dropped charges against the naturalized citizen for stealing sensitive dam records.
Cybersecurity
Responding to Sony Hack, Senate Advances Major Cybersecurity Bill
The Senate Intelligence Committee passed a controversial information-sharing measure Thursday, despite fears it could embolden more NSA spying.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Begins Automating Cyber Tip-Sharing with Banks
The technology upgrade follows heavy assaults on Wall Street networks over the past few years.
Cybersecurity
Amid Fears of NSA Spying, Senate Panel to Vote On Cybersecurity Bill
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act is likely to move forward Thursday.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon on Path to Launch Hacker-Proof Boeing Drone by 2018
Defense industry programmers are rewriting software on the helicopter drone to prevent outsiders from digitally infiltrating the aerial vehicle.
Emerging Tech