Digital Government
The US Army Just Ordered Soldiers to Stop Using Drones from China’s DJI
An Aug. 2 memo cites 'increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities' with drones from China’s market-leading DJI.
People
What DOD's reorg means for tech and acquisition
The Section 901 report promises changes for DIUx, DARPA and the Pentagon's entire acquisition apparatus.
Modernization
Be 'Less of a Nerd,' Agency CIO Tells Fellow CIOs
Chief information officers need to be tech savvy, but they also need to be educators.
Digital Government
SSA expands customer-service systems
The Social Security Administration is building out a new electronic records system, a major initiative of its long-term plan to modernize and improve customer service.
Modernization
Can stealth technology fly into the future?
A new study eyes where investment in stealth technology is headed.
Digital Government
IGs build one-stop shop for oversight
A new website will give the public access to inspector general reports and records across federal government.
Cybersecurity
FBI warns on IP addresses
The FBI issued an alert in late July advising industry, government and academic institutions about persistent cyber threats from a group with ties to Iran.
Digital Government
This Coding Bootcamp Doesn’t Try to Turn You Into a Full-Time Software Engineer
Making bootcamps both widely accessible and effective has, for those that have attempted it, been a challenge, as has the promise of providing bootcampers with a new, lucrative career.
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