Digital Government
The Genomic Revolution Reaches the City Crime Lab
How will law enforcement handle the deluge of new information available from DNA?
Modernization
What keeps govtech leaders up at night?
A joint survey by Grant Thornton and PSC found that IT stakeholders in government fear their own employees and outdated systems the most when it comes to cybersecurity.
People
Do children of the wealthy grow up to be bad managers and leaders?
Steve Kelman explores a new research paper that connects income inequality to narcissism and leader effectiveness.
Cybersecurity
Pirate Website Uses Visitors Browers to Mine Virtual Coins and Servers Leak Memory
It's another week in Threatwatch.
Digital Government
Congress Tackles Data Breaches, Russian Meddling and IT Modernization
Lawmakers will address cybersecurity concerns at two major agencies this week.
Cybersecurity
DHS Commercializes Two Nature-Themed Cyber Products
It’s the first time two products have been simultaneously licensed to the same company through the Transition to Practice Program.
Modernization
The security aspects of modernization
A White House plan and a recent survey of federal IT leaders highlight the need for collaboration when it comes to creating a secure, modern IT environment.
Digital Government
A how-to software guide for federal managers
A guide from 18F aimed at federal managers without a software engineering background prioritizes continuous, incremental improvement and user-centered design.
Digital Government
State Department names new tech policy lead
In the wake of a decision to eliminate a special coordinator for cybersecurity issues, the department has tapped a key Hill staffer for a new deputy assistant secretary post.
Digital Government
How GSA can make its $50B telecom contract succeed
The Government Accountability Office wants to see better transition planning as agencies start to move to the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract.
Cybersecurity
Audit finds network vulnerabilities at NRC
While rating the IT security as "generally effective," an audit of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Region IV office found several lapses that could leave sensitive data exposed.
Modernization
The Air Force Will Dole Out $1 Billion for Cloud Migration
Dell EMC, General Dynamics and Microsoft teamed to win a big Air Force contract.
Digital Government
What Facebook Told Congress Suggests its Russian Ad Problem Could Be Bigger Than it Looks
Some Congress members, however, believe that the company has yet to quantify the full scope of the problem.
Ideas
The Network of Tomorrow Can Drive Cost Savings and Better Performance
Intent-based networking may be the future of federal IT.
Digital Government
Swiss Researchers Invent Way to Let Mini Drones See in the Dark
Future drones will see as the human eye does, helping to navigate dark rooms.
Modernization
You're Turning Off Wi-fi and Bluetooth Wrong
You could still be connected and not know it.
Emerging Tech
What’s Blockchain’s Role In The Public Good?
A nonprofit partnership is looking for ways the decentralized ledger system can benefit society.
Cybersecurity
Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Hacked the U.S. Air Force
Chicago high school senior Jack Cable moonlights as an ethical hacker.
Artificial Intelligence