Cybersecurity
When Companies Get Hacked, Should They Be Allowed to Hack Back?
It’s an idea that resurfaces after high-profile cyberattacks, despite most firms’ lack of enthusiasm about it.
Digital Government
House Boosts CYBERCOM Budget But Cuts NIST Funds
The House version of the defense authorization bill requires a Pentagon and State Department cyber strategy.
Artificial Intelligence
It Will Take Human-Machine Teams to Fight Cyber Threats, McAfee CTO Says
Artificial intelligence won’t replace humans, but it will change the way they work.
Cybersecurity
Government Advisory Group Preps ‘Moonshot’ Plan to Fight Botnets
The DHS advisory body also finalized a report on how government should prepare for AI, quantum computing and other emerging tech.
Modernization
Survey: Feds Still Use Shadow I.T. to Do Their Jobs
Many federal employees turn to personal devices to boost their productivity, a recent survey found.
Ideas
Agencies Can Tap Tech to Bridge Language Divides
Digital translation and interpretation tools can help agencies offer their services to those with limited English proficiency.
Digital Government
One of the Most Popular Freelance Job Sites Has Added an Option to Hire a Bot
The site isn’t selling bots for hire directly, but it has created a database of people who can whip one up quickly.
Digital Government
The Worst Behaviors of Bad Bosses, Ranked
There are many different ways to be a good boss, but if your goal is to be a bad boss, it’s pretty clear what you have to do.
Cybersecurity
House adds cyber strategy provision to defense bill
The House overwhelmingly passed the 2018 defense bill after adding cyber provisions, including the requirement for the DOD to update its cyber strategy and definition of cyber deterrence.
Artificial Intelligence
How Will The Pentagon Create Its AIs? The Algorithmic-Warfare Team Is Charting a Path
Over the next 36 months, an algorithmic-warfare team will draw up a model for splitting the work between government and industry.
People
Teleworking success a mixed bag at SSA
Employee productivity in the Social Security Administration's teleworking pilot program varied significantly by office and job function.
Cybersecurity
McCaskill wants answers on immigration IT
The ranking Democrat on the Senate on Homeland Security committee wants to see acquisition and decision documentation as well as alternatives for the beleaguered DHS immigration processing system dubbed ELIS.
Cybersecurity
House bill provides $1.6B for border wall
The House DHS appropriations bill funds border wall construction at $1.6 billion, with more than $200 million in supporting tech.
Cybersecurity
Senator Seeks Answers on Poor IT Vetting at OPM
Two years after a major breach, a recent audit found OPM rushed through security reviews and one lawmaker wants to know why.
Digital Government
House Extends FITARA Provisions On Data Centers, IT Dashboard
A few parts were slated to sunset.
Modernization
Keep Hackers Out of Your Netflix and Hulu Accounts
Only you can binge watch on your account.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD Officials: Use AI-Fueled Systems to Inform Policy-Makers, Not To Kill
Artificial intelligence is taking on a growing role in intelligence analysis in North Korea.
Modernization