Cybersecurity

Watchdog finds IT issues at Secret Service, TSA

Financial systems at both agencies need better management, according to DHS inspector general IT audits.

People

HHS taps former Louisiana health official for CTO post

The new HHS CTO was the head of Louisiana's department of health and has previous HHS experience.

Artificial Intelligence

Low-Skill Workers Aren’t Actually the Ones Most Threatened by Robots

Thanks primarily to automation, and to a lesser extent globalization, no rich country’s middle-skilled workers are safe.

Digital Government

One Tiny Detail at Companies like SpaceX, Google and Airbnb Speaks Volumes About Their Culture

Certain elements of office design aim to inspire collaboration, innovation and happiness among employees.

People

The real key to technology transformation

CIO authorities are important, but communication and governance cannot be overlooked when it comes to achieving FITARA’s objectives.

Ideas

4 Possible Agency Responses to the DATA Act

Some agencies compiled with spending data requirements, but others are unleashing powerful decision-making analytics.

Cybersecurity

Ransomware Stops Car Factory, Phones Spy on Activists and 198M Voters' Info Leak

WannaCry continues to cause problems while some question the ethics of selling spyware to governments.

Digital Government

Lawmakers: How Many Cyber Threat Centers Does the Government Need?

Congress questions HHS' cyber threat center and other things they did under the shadow of the American Health Care Act.

Modernization

White House Artifacts to Be Digitized Using Amazon Web Services

The White House Historical Association is building a virtual tour app for the White House.

Cybersecurity

New bill would expand SBA cyber training

The bipartisan bill, introduced in both the House and Senate, seeks to expand cybersecurity training to help protect small businesses from digital threats.

Artificial Intelligence

How Not to Win an AI Arms Race With China

A lawmaker’s proposal to curb Chinese investment in U.S. artificial-intelligence firms has more than a few critics.

Cybersecurity

IG: Infosec weaknesses remain at VA

The 2016 FISMA report shows VA still struggling to secure its networks and data, despite making strides on eliminating vulnerabilities.

Emerging Tech

Nextgov Event: The White House Office of American Innovation's Priorities

Matt Lira, special assistant to the president for innovation, will clarify the office’s role in government.

Cybersecurity

Former fed and contractor charged with spying for China

A mobile device tipped off feds to a Virginia man who now faces life in prison on charges of passing classified national defense information to Chinese intelligence agents.

Digital Government

Doing Bold Work? Share Your Story

This is your chance to highlight the important work you’re doing, share your ideas with peers from other agencies and learn from their experiences.

Digital Government

FCC sets criteria for state FirstNet networks

FCC approves review measures for states' alternative plans to connect to the FirstNet nationwide wireless emergency responder network.