Digital Government
Should Anonymous Hack the Islamic State’s PlayStations?
Anonymous arguably brings a great technical expertise and reach to the online war.
Digital Government
A critical moment for crafting a sensible email policy
A governmentwide email retention strategy could have a broad impact on the public and our nation’s history.
Digital Government
Moving forward with FITARA
Agency CIOs can lead real and lasting change with the help of other government leaders and old-school performance grades.
Digital Government
Meet the New Head of the Pentagon’s Digital Service Team
Tech entrepreneur Christopher Lynch will come over from the White House’s own U.S. Digital Service.
Digital Government
Are Agency CIOs Still Too Timid on IT Reform?
Agencies are still finalizing plans laying out how their CIOs meet an OMB-created set of common baselines for the role.
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Why Restricting Encryption Would Not Have Prevented the Paris Attack
... despite what intelligence officials from multiple countries are saying.
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VA watchdog-in-waiting promises more whistleblower protections
The Inspector General nominee at the Department of Veterans Affairs told a Senate panel he could institute reform in the short time he'll have on the job.
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Body cameras not ready for prime time at CBP
A report from Customs and Border Protection found several key barriers to equipping agents with body-worn cameras, including IT infrastructure and support.
Digital Government
Senators Investigate Role of Encryption in Paris Attacks
Lawmakers want to know whether encryption allowed the attackers to keep their communications covert.
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Federal CIO: More than 10,000 Openings for Cyber Pros in the Federal Government
Tony Scott said he's turning his focus to broader challenges, such as recruiting technology talent.
Digital Government
Warner: Visa waiver data troubling in light of Paris attacks
A reciprocal travel program with 38 participating countries allows for visa-free visits, but a key U.S. senator warns of troubling gaps in the security data.
Digital Government
Commerce Staffs Up Data Startup with First Agency Chief Data Scientist
Another data guru joins the currently small team housed within the Commerce Department.
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Commerce hires first chief data scientist
Jeffrey Chen is helping to spin up a new data service at the Commerce Department.
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US Government Is Working on Making Implantable Memory Chips so We Don’t Forget Anything Ever Again
DARPA has already tested out implants in people suffering from brain injuries to improve their memory.
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Obama Administration Unveils $100 Million IT Jobs Grant
The TechHire initiative will award grants to fund tech training, recruitment and hiring to help fill more than half a million open IT jobs across the country.
Digital Government
Brennan: Paris Is a 'Wakeup Call' to Europe on Encryption
The ability to shield communications from anyone but the intended recipient via encryption and other digital means will now face unprecedented challenges.
Digital Government
The US Government Wants to Register Drones. Here's Why It Should.
There are a lot of concerns about integrating drones into the national airspace.
Digital Government
Clinton Says US Should Spend Whatever It Takes to Scrutinize Incoming Syrian Refugees
Screening "is the No. 1 requirement” for Syrians seeking to enter the United States, Clinton said during the debate.
Digital Government
Time to Stop Treating Federal IT Specialists Like the ‘Nerds in the Basement’
Techies in government are too often cut out of the decision-making process, the head of the U.S. Digital Service said.
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