Cybersecurity

Q&A: White House Cyber Czar on Hiring Cyber Pros, Snowden and the Internet of Things

Michael Daniel has made it his personal mission to understand cybersecurity’s human factor.

Modernization

AT&T Will Pay Millions in Refunds After Charging for Celebrity Gossip and Flirting Tips

The company agreed to a $105 million settlement with state and federal regulators.

Emerging Tech

Why Robots Could Be Awesome Whistleblowers

Workers don't want to be replaced by algorithms or machines. But when it comes to the risky act of exposing corporate wrongdoing, perhaps they could be our friends.

Digital Government

Air Force is Building Mini-Hospital in Liberia to Fight Ebola

The Air Combat Command has started installation of a mini-community hospital in Liberia.

Digital Government

With Technology and Transparency on its Side, NGA Ready for Its Day in the Sun

The agency has taken a lead role in the intelligence community’s technology integration plan and spearheaded big data efforts.

Cybersecurity

Is This the Year Cybersecurity Awareness Sinks In?

As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nextgov will explore the various facets of the cyberthreat.

Modernization

What Agency CIOs Really Think of Mobile Security

Updated FISMA requirements could help agencies better keep up with cyberthreats.

Science & Tech

Inside the Navy’s Secret Swarm Robot Experiment

Swarming robot boats could be heading to a contested strait near you. By Patrick Tucker

Cybersecurity

DHS No Longer Needs Permission Slips to Monitor Other Agencies' Networks for Vulnerabilities

New rules published by the Office of Management and Budget require agencies to agree to proactive scanning.

Emerging Tech

Here’s How the Incoming USAID Tech Guru Plans to Fight Ebola

Ruggedized tablets, belt-worn printers and a high-tech alternative to stifling protective suits among the ideas.

Policy

House Intel Chief Wants To Increase Cyber Attacks Against Russia

The United States needs to be on the offensive when it comes to a preventing cyber war, says Rep. Mike Rogers. By Patrick Tucker

Digital Government

Why a Simple Rubber Glove Could be Key to Fighting Ebola

Basic protective gear was revolutionary for 19th-century medicine, and health workers trying to stop Ebola are recognizing its importance all over again.