Digital Government
Rep. Hurd’s Solution For Tech Talent Shortage: 10 Day Tours of Duty
The Cyber National Guard could provide a constant stream of short-term talent, the lawmaker says.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft and Facebook's New Massive Undersea Data Cable
It's the highest-capacity subsea cable to cross the Atlantic.
Cybersecurity
New travel order tasks countries with data sharing
As the president rolls out new restrictions for international travelers coming to the U.S., Customs and Border Protection is getting closer to biometric visa entry/exit solution.
Modernization
House Oversight leaders want answers on White House email
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, wants answers on the reported use of private email accounts to conduct official business by White House advisor and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Cybersecurity
Updated: Government Agencies Not Compromised in Deloitte Breach
The breach affected an email system that included information from several markets.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Moonshot Lab Cofounder Sebastian Thrun Talks Flying Cars, Automated Teaching, and an AI Arms Race With China
Thrun has a history of getting in front of trends.
Cybersecurity
After MGT, Hurd presses cyber national guard bill
Author of MGT Act says lack of permanent CIOs in government may limit effectiveness of IT modernization, sets sights on bolstering cyber workforce.
Acquisition
Healthcare.gov downtime to grow during 2017 open enrollment
Uptime for the Healthcare.gov system will decrease during the coming open enrollment period, in part due to a shortened open season, and in part due to an increase in scheduled maintenance.
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A joint survey by Grant Thornton and PSC found that IT stakeholders in government fear their own employees and outdated systems the most when it comes to cybersecurity.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