Emerging Tech
Energy Department's Random Number Generator Could Make for Stronger Encryption
Oak Ridge scientists believe they have created a quantum-based device that creates truly random numbers.
Digital Government
Trump tech office looks to improve customer experience
A senior White House tech adviser said that administration's priorities include improving citizen-facing services, shared services and pushing open government legislation.
Cybersecurity
DHS offers new details on Kaspersky ban
The Department of Homeland Security published the full text of its Kaspersky ban in the Federal Register just as the Senate voted to ban the company from federal networks as an amendment to the defense bill.
Acquisition
IRS relies on obsolete hardware, IG finds
An inspector general audit found the IRS is losing ground when it comes to replacing outdated IT hardware, with budget constraints topping the list of reasons.
Modernization
Last call for feedback on cloud guide for feds
The federal Cloud Center of Excellence is seeking in-person input from both industry and government at a Sept. 26 event.
Ideas
What Government Buyers Need to Know About Rugged Devices
There are lots of little nuances that buyers should know when evaluating rugged gear.
Cybersecurity
An Anti-Virus Company Accidentally Distributed a PC Virus, And Maybe Let’s Just Cancel the Internet
If you downloaded and installed a copy of Avast’s CCleaner between August 15 and September 12, you could be in trouble.
Digital Government
IT Modernization Bill Clears Senate as Part of Defense Authorization Bill
The OPEN Government Data Act also advances, along with other tech and cyber goodies.
Digital Government
GSA Shakes Up Federal Acquisition Leadership
The acquisition service will have some familiar faces and expects more permanent regional leaders soon.
Cybersecurity
Equifax Breach Prompts Renewed Calls for National Breach Notification Standard
The proposed national standard would replace a patchwork of 48 state standards for when consumers must be notified about a breach.
Digital Government
Ignore the Haters, Federal Social Media Gurus Say
Humor continues to be a key element of the CIA's social strategy.
Emerging Tech
National Guard’s Smart Radios Create Networks in Disaster Zones
The radios link together to create a secure network on the fly—even where there isn’t infrastructure.
Digital Government
GSA elevates Davie, makes changes at 18F
Longtime IT procurement specialist Mary Davie is now deputy commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, while 18F Acting Executive Director Dave Zvenyach becomes acting assistant commissioner for the FAS Office of Systems Management.
Artificial Intelligence
Can the US Military Re-Invent the Microchip for the AI Era?
As conventional microchip design reaches its limits, DARPA is pouring money into the specialty chips that might power tomorrow’s autonomous machines.
Modernization
$500M IT modernization plan passes Senate in defense bill
A bill to help agencies modernize legacy systems and move to the cloud passed the Senate as part of the $700 billion defense bill.
Digital Government
Census dinged by IG for canvassing error rate
A recent Department of Commerce inspector general report raises questions about the quality control procedures for an in-office component of the Census Bureau's address canvassing operation.
Cybersecurity
House Dem revives data breach bill after Equifax hack
Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) is hoping the massive Equifax breach will induce lawmakers to finally pass nationwide data breach notification standards.
Modernization
FAA greenlights drone use in Irma recovery
Hurricane Irma generated a wave of drone authorizations at FAA as recovery work ramped up in Florida.
Emerging Tech