Cybersecurity
Here are Some New Ideas for Fighting Botnets
Liability for defensive measures, surging international cooperation and making government a good role model top the list.
Emerging Tech
Nobody Wins Patents Like IBM, But Amazon And Facebook Are Picking Up Their Pace
iBM is averaging roughly 27.2 patents awarded each day.
Acquisition
Meet the new face of federal IT contractors
Steve Kelman hopes the vendors who won DHS' now-cancelled agile services contract are not just a flash in the pan.
Modernization
Since the iPhone Launched, Apple Has Made as Much as Microsoft and Alphabet Combined
iPhones are a great business.
Modernization
Your Amazon Echo Could Be Listening—And Not Just for Commands
The digital assistant could be spying on you.
Emerging Tech
NIH's Supercomputer Gets An Upgrade
NIH is using the CSRA's Biowulf cluster to study potential treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.
Cybersecurity
After Huge Hack, OPM Still Hasn't Learned Its Lesson
The Government Accountability Office found OPM is taking greater risks with its systems and data than it should.
Digital Government
What To Do Before a Vacation to Make Sure Coming Back to Work Isn’t Pure Agony
While meeting commitments to colleagues and clients matters, planning for your return may be a better investment of your time.
Cybersecurity
DHS, vendor warn on automotive cyber flaws
DHS warned the automobile industry that new private sector research shows vehicle control systems have new possible vectors for attacks and data theft.
Cybersecurity
Years after breach, OPM still shows infosec weakness
A congressional watchdog reports that while OPM has addressed some past information security recommendations, vulnerabilities persist.
Cybersecurity
Bitcoin’s Split Gave the WannaCry Hackers an Instant Boost to Their Profits
The hackers got an extra 20% or so on top of the $140,000 worth of bitcoin they had extorted.
Cybersecurity
DHS CIO resigns
Recently installed DHS CIO Richard Staropoli has resigned his position at the agency.
Modernization
TSA seeks EIS transition help
TSA's mid-July request for information for help with its transition to EIS shows the agency is looking to maintain its legacy telecom service but also leverage more modern capabilities.
Digital Government
VA expands telehealth access
At a White House event, VA Secretary David Shulkin announced the coming nationwide release of an app designed to connect veterans and doctors.
Cybersecurity
Secret Service to test surveillance drone at Trump golf club
The Secret Service announced an upcoming test of a tethered drone system as part of its personnel protection mission during the president's upcoming vacation in Bedminster, N.J.
Emerging Tech
After Trying to Build Self-Driving Tractors for More Than 20 Years, John Deere Has Learned a Hard Truth About Autonomy
There’s a lot more to driving than just seeing the path before you.
Digital Government
The US Is Funding Silicon Valley’s Space Industry to Spot North Korean Missiles Before They Fly
The U.S. military doesn’t have the information it needs to stop an attack by North Korea. But officials believe they know where to get it.
Digital Government
DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract
The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."
Digital Government