Digital Government
The unpleasant outlook for FY16 funding
Congress is back, but will it matter? Just look at the obstacles looming over agency budgets.
Digital Government
How Can Agencies Balance IT Innovation and Cost Savings?
The tech explosion and declining federal budgets have put the government in a tough spot.
Digital Government
The FBI’s Charm Offensive on Encryption
“The FBI is not an alien force imposed on the American people,” the agency’s director says, as feds clash with Silicon Valley over encryption standards.
Digital Government
Streamlining CISA: Senate May Limit Amendments to Cyber Bill
Sen. Dianne Feinstein said cutting down on the agreed-upon package of amendments could help with timing in a busy season.
Digital Government
2015 Bold Awards Recognize Government Innovators
From more than 1,000 nominees, Nextgov’s editorial team selected 10 winners who took strategic risks to boost their agency’s technological prowess.
Digital Government
How Safe is the US Electrical Grid?
The grid is threatened by massive solar storms, terrorists and climate change. What happens when the lights go out?
Digital Government
Library of Congress Finally Gets a Permanent CIO
Bernard A. Barton Jr.’s first day as CIO was Tuesday.
Digital Government
Census Has Big Tech Plans for the 2020 Count. Will They Stay on Track?
The agency plans to outfit field workers with mobile devices and allow people to use the Internet to fill out the survey.
Digital Government
Marine Corps Wants to Wipe Out 'Evil Twin' Social Media Impostors
The agency is looking for technology that could help weed out and report fake accounts.
Digital Government
Is Germany Building the Next NSA?
Berlin is fast becoming a center for European digital-privacy experts. Next year, it will also become the home of Germany’s top spy agency.
Digital Government
IRS watchdog, CTO at odds over testing ACA-linked systems
An oversight report reveals conflicting visions of testing IRS systems that generate tax information under the 2010 health care law.
Digital Government
DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking
The onsite, one-hour minilabs could help curb human trafficking, officials say
Digital Government
Geological Agency Wants to Know if Its Social Media Strategy is Working
The agency is looking for a social media analytics service.
Digital Government
Library of Congress’ Latest Tech Stumble: Copyright System Down for a Week
The online system used to electronically register copyrights has been out of commission for nearly a week.
Digital Government
DOJ adds warrant requirement to Stingray use
A policy memo puts new boundaries on federal law enforcement's use of cell-site interceptors or IMSI catchers.
Digital Government
GSA Ponders Slashing 2-Year Experience Requirement for IT Contractors
The agency is also considering eliminating a requirement for a spot on the Schedule 70 that potential contractors must have at least two years' corporate experience.
Digital Government
What Congress Can Learn from the Military About Cybersecurity
As it stands, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act won’t much improve information-sharing. Here's how to change that.
Digital Government
VA Official: New, Streamlined 'Vets.gov' Coming in November
The new hub is scheduled to go live on Veterans Day -- Nov. 11 -- of this year.
Digital Government