Podcasts

Critical Update: 3 Major Programs to Watch in 2019

To wrap season two, we run down three programs with high stakes for the agencies in play, as well as the rest of government.

Ideas

5 Ways Mobile Tech Can Optimize the Federal Supply Chain

Mobile devices can process more data and deliver richer capabilities than ever before.

Digital Government

While You're Watching Super Bowl LIII, DHS and Atlanta Will Be Watching You

Federal and local law enforcement are combining efforts—and technology assets—to secure the biggest sport event of the year.

Cybersecurity

Report: Shutdown Had ‘Minimal’ Effects on Government Cybersecurity

But that doesn’t mean there won’t be long-term consequences.

Digital Government

Agencies Spent Record $64.7B on IT Contracts in 2018

Some agencies saw double-digit growth in pursuit of modern systems.

Cybersecurity

What was the cybersecurity impact of the shutdown?

With a short-term spending deal in place, many Democrats on Capitol Hill want to know how much damage the shutdown caused to federal cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity

Lawmaker: Congress Needs Fewer Committees with Cyber Oversight

Cybersecurity legislation won’t get anywhere if too many groups are weighing in, said Rep. Jim Langevin.

Artificial Intelligence

AI, Deepfakes and the Other Tech Threats That Vex Intel Leaders

Top U.S. intelligence officials had a lot to say about tech at the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing.

Ideas

FaceTime Is Eroding Trust in Tech

Tech paranoiacs have been totally vindicated.

Cybersecurity

Justice Department Announces Indictments Against Huawei

U.S. officials say Chinese manufacturer flouted Iran sanctions, committed fraud, and stole robots.

Emerging Tech

FAA Declares the Super Bowl a 'No Drone Zone'

People who violate the temporary flight restriction will face jail time and hefty fines.

Emerging Tech

Treasury Department Wants Smart Currency to Combat Counterfeiting

The agency’s printing office is asking for “novel and not commercially available” ideas for embedding tech in U.S. currency.

Ideas

How to Grow the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent

Much more can be done to help ensure a safe cyber future for all.

Digital Government

The Shutdown is Over

And one lawmaker wants to make sure it never happens again.

Artificial Intelligence

The Pentagon Wants to Stop Enemies From 'Poisoning' AI

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to defend machine learning tools against outside manipulation.

Cybersecurity

DHS Cyber Chief Explains Issuing Emergency Directive During Shutdown

CISA Director Chris Krebs says “an urgent response was required” despite a large swath of the government shut down due to a lapse in appropriations.

Digital Government

Will There Be an Infrastructure Package This Year?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told mayors she’s “optimistic” about bipartisan infrastructure legislation that avoids financially burdening cities.

Ideas

Understanding Today’s Mobile Software Supply Chain Risks

The reality is that supply chain risk is also a concern in the software frontier.

Digital Government

Chamber of Commerce Says Shutdown has Cost Small Businesses $2.3 Billion

Small government contractors are choosing between laying off employees and going out of business.

Cybersecurity

Shutdown Could Damage Homeland Security for ‘Months, if Not Years,’ Says Ex-DHS Chief

Efforts to strengthen the country’s cyber posture have come to a halt, and if a crisis were to strike, there wouldn’t be enough people to respond, former agency officials said.