Cybersecurity
White House cyber chief warns on IP theft
Rob Joyce cautioned that requirements by foreign powers to review IT source code of U.S. vendors could lead to intellectual property theft.
Ideas
October to Focus on Ghosts, Goblins and Cybersecurity Threats
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s going to be busy.
Cybersecurity
IT outages create headaches for CBP field workers
Despite a $1.4 billion IT budget, the agency responsible for screening people and cargo entering the U.S. from abroad suffers from system downtime that could lead to increased security risks, according to an internal oversight report.
Cybersecurity
The State of Cybersecurity Awareness
This Nextgov and Route Fifty ebook examines cyber resources at all levels of government.
Cybersecurity
Personal info leaked in SEC breach
The agency has also provided additional details on the scope of its response to the 2016 incident.
Cybersecurity
DHS still pushing to rename cyber shop
A bill that would rename and federate a key Homeland Security cybersecurity component is key to fueling the agency's efforts in cybersecurity and its overall image, supporters say.
Digital Government
Senate Gives Ajit Pai Another Term at FCC
The Senate reconfirmed Pai to a four-year term.
People
FCC names new CTO
The communications agency tapped researcher Eric Burger to serve as top technology policy advisor.
Acquisition
Let's change the "I" in RFI from information to interaction
To truly work together, government and industry should do a lot more talking.
Digital Government
Technology Is Destroying the Most Important Asset in Your Life
The most important asset in your life isn’t time, but attention.
Digital Government
The Scariest Part of Facebook’s Safety Check in a Mass Shooting
Facebook’s algorithms do not favor original reporting.
Digital Government
What CIO Vacancies Mean For Modernizing Government
A Congressman leading the tech upgrade movement says Congress should just treat acting CIOs like permanent ones.
Digital Government
Former Maryland CIO Steps in as OPM CIO
David Garcia replaces Dave DeVries, who left the federal government for Michigan.
Cybersecurity
Two People's Information Compromised in SEC Data Breach
Hackers may have traded on nonpublic information, though.
People
OPM names new CIO
Former Maryland CIO David Garcia will replace David DeVries as the top tech official of the Office of Personnel Management.
People
White House cracks down on executive travel
The same day Tom Price stepped down as secretary of Health and Human Services, the White House put out a memo reminding agency execs not to stick taxpayers with the tab for private travel.
Emerging Tech
Zuckerberg’s Apology for “Dividing People” Won’t Stop the Regulators From Moving In
The tech leader is facing increasing scrutiny by governments around the world.
Cybersecurity
State Election Officials Still Angry but Ready to Work with DHS
The Homeland Security Department and states' information sharing efforts about Russian cyber meddling got off to a rocky start but they're working on it.
Cybersecurity