Modernization

Mine Safety Inspections Go Mobile

Inspectors are replacing the paper-based process with a smartphone and tablet app.

Digital Government

Report: USDA CIO Reassigned

Jonathan Alboum is one of a slew of federal CIOs who have either left their posts or been reassigned.

Emerging Tech

DHS Thinks Biometrics Can 'Improve Daily Life'

The department sole-sourced a contract to the University Of Texas at Austin's Center for Identity.

Cybersecurity

How hunt operations can strengthen your security posture

Highly trained teams actively searching for evidence of hackers on the network can spot risks a security operations center might miss.

Cybersecurity

These Scientists Took Over a Computer by Encoding Malware in DNA

There’s no immediate threat, but as sequencing becomes more commonplace, researchers face security risks.

Cybersecurity

How the Army is driving the cyber-EW merger

The Army Cyber Center of Excellence is providing unified cyber and electronic warfare training to its soldiers.

Cybersecurity

DOT watchdog finds flaws in IT working capital spend

An oversight report criticizes the Transportation Department's administration of an IT working capital fund.

People

USDA moves CIO to new post

Jonathan Alboum, the Department of Agriculture CIO, has been reassigned to new duties.

Cybersecurity

17-Year-Old Hacks the Air Force for the Biggest Bug Bounty

The Defense Department’s third bug bounty opened Air Force websites to international participants and they found the most vulnerabilities yet.

Digital Government

Another Federal CIO Leaves. Here's Who Remains.

Many CFO Act federal agencies are still being lead by acting chief information officers.

Digital Government

A Former Facebook Product Manager on the Key to Solving Hard Decisions Quickly

"Over the career, I figured out that hard decisions are hard, but they can be quite time efficient. "

Emerging Tech

What Would Improve Data Security? 75% of Government IT Pros Say Biometrics

And nearly 90 percent say they would be more satisfied at work if their agencies invested in smart tech, according to a survey.

Cybersecurity

This Web-Building Tool is the Target of Civilian Government’s First Bug Bounty

GSA’s tech unit is paying up to $5,000 to security researchers who find exploitable flaws in its Federalist tool.

People

What's next for agency reorg plans?

As agencies wrap up their reorganization plans, successful reforms will prioritize mission delivery over simply slashing the workforce -- but proposed budget cuts and leadership vacancies pose additional challenges.

Cybersecurity

CYBERCOM to hold first-ever industry day

U.S. Cyber Command is looking to flex its new increased acquisition authority by sitting down with vendors in late October.

Digital Government

Donald Trump’s Crackdown on Immigrants Is Spooking US Tech Firms From Even Interviewing Them

tech companies are getting the message, says online hiring platform Hired in a new study.