Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Is One of Five Pillars in State’s Modernization Initiative
In addition to creating two new positions to handle international cyber and emerging tech issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a 50% increase in the department’s IT budget.
Emerging Tech
GSA Opens Bidding on More Cryptocurrency Auctions
The General Services Administration's latest bitcoin and litecoin up for bid is valued at over $268,000.
Digital Government
White House Names Leaders for FCC and NTIA
With the nomination of Gigi Sohn, the FCC is also now poised to have a full suite of commissioners to tackle issues under its remit, including cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
Better Touch Screens Could Let You Feel Stuff Before You Buy It
The goal is for the screen to mimic textures.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Ramping Up Attacks Through Resellers
The company said supply chain attacks by Russian government hackers over the last four months exceed those they’ve been tracking by all nation-state actors over the last three years.
Digital Government
FAA Launches New Tool to Track Increase in Lasers Aimed at Planes
Pilots already reported more incidents this year than all of 2020.
Digital Government
Verizon Set to Lead Naval District Washington’s Pivot to a Modern Telecommunications Infrastructure
The company announced a recent $78 million award under the government’s EIS contract.
Emerging Tech
DIU’s First 5G Experiment Could Be a Game-Changer for First Responders
The Defense Innovation Unit is prototyping portable—and wearable—networking tools with the California National Guard so they can connect anywhere.
Emerging Tech
Bill Supports the Expansion and Development of 6G Infrastructure
A bipartisan bill would establish a council to oversee and implement 6G broadband access across the country.
Modernization
Looking to Modernize? Better Have a Plan, Federal Officials Say
Moving to the cloud helps, too.
Artificial Intelligence
Experts Call for a U.S. National Technology Strategy as Competition Heats Up with China
There’s much to be considered as ‘what could be one of the most disruptive periods in human history’ approaches.
Ideas
Can Facebook’s Smart Glasses Be Smart about Security and Privacy?
How can someone know if the wearer is looking at you or looking at personal information about you?
Cybersecurity
House Passes Bill to Protect Telecom Networks from Foreign Threats
Companion legislation awaits a vote in the Senate.
Emerging Tech
GAO Study Stresses Need for Steady Funding of Quantum Tech
A report highlights the risks and benefits of federal investment in quantum computing and other technologies, but stresses collaboration and steady funding.
Ideas
How Government Is Failing Public Servants
A new book argues that federal and state governments need to articulate a vision for training their workers for problem solving in the 21st century.
Emerging Tech
State Department Wants to Disrupt Colombian Coca Harvest with Drones
Training for a team from the South American nation's police force is also needed.
Artificial Intelligence
IRS Should Prioritize Auditing and Customer Service Modernization, Former Officials Say
Machine learning could be used to better serve taxpayers and help close the tax gap, they said.
Emerging Tech
DIY 'Smart' White Cane Works Like a Self-Driving Car
The cane uses a LIDAR sensor to measure distance to nearby obstacles and then directs users around those areas.
Cybersecurity
Feds Urge Action Against BlackMatter Ransomware Based on Third-Party Tip
A joint advisory officially associates the notorious ransomware-as-a-service group with the Colonial Pipeline attack.
Emerging Tech