Digital Government

More Silicon Valley Tech Workers Were Born Outside the U.S. Than In It

It turns out that almost every major tech hub has more foreign-born workers than domestic ones.

Digital Government

Census' $2B+ IT toolkit starts to take shape

With preparations for a dress rehearsal set to begin in August, the Census Bureau is rounding out the contracted services for its 2020 count.

Cybersecurity

ICS-CERT assessments on the rise

More onsite cybersecurity assessments are being conducted by federal response teams for critical infrastructure providers.

Modernization

FedRAMP tweaks programs to speed authorizations

A new web form for FedRAMP Forward will ease submission of business cases for priority authorization, and proposed requirements for the FedRAMP Tailored baseline are out for public comment.

Digital Government

This Startup Has Big Plans for the Moon—And Its Rocks

Moon Express is planning a lunar landing for this year and unveiled its plans on Capitol Hill.

Ideas

How a U.S. and Russian Cybersecurity Partnership Could Work

Odd partnerships aren't unheard of the in the cybersecurity world.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Take Aim at Trump Hotels and Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

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.

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.