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
What should the military do when the lights go out?
A bill introduced in the House and Senate would look into cyber vulnerabilities of the nation's electric grid and how they affect military readiness.
Digital Government
IGs Band Together for a Common Website to Share Results of Investigations
Project eases access to reports governmentwide while promoting watchdogs’ work.
Modernization
As deadline looms, 22 states opt-in to FirstNet
FirstNet announced that final decisions are due from governors by Dec. 28 on whether they will use the federally backed interoperable wireless network for first responders.
Ideas
How the FITARA Scorecard Could Impact the Future of Software Licensing
Agencies can still make moves to improve their December grades if they take these steps.
Digital Government
Are USDS and 18F becoming part of the govtech ecosystem?
Steve Kelman talks to both digital recruits and longtime feds about the benefits -- and lingering tensions -- that come from digital service teams.
Modernization
Making sense of the IT modernization challenge
Government has the chance to cut costs while also streamlining operations -- but only if agencies embrace a continuous innovation model.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Scam Payment Info from Whole Foods, Sonic Drive-Ins
Plus they create apps that install backdoors in Androids.
Digital Government
Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Means We’re Quickly Losing an Unexpected Haven for Deep Productivity
By 2035, in-flight wifi is expected to be ubiquitous, with the potential of $30 billion in added revenue for airlines.
Digital Government
Diabetics Can Now Test Their Blood Sugar Levels With a Mobile Device
No more pricking fingers.
Modernization
Apple Is Looking Into Reports That Some iPhone 8s Are Falling Apart
These phones are coming apart at the seams.
Digital Government
Congress Takes Up FITARA, Healthcare.gov Outages and Has a Lot of Equifax Questions
Then there are the matters of White House staff using private email and how Russians used Facebook and Twitter during elections.
Cybersecurity
Soon, DHS Will Have Eyes on Computer Vulnerabilities Across the Government
A governmentwide software dashboard is launching next month.
Modernization