Digital Government

Today’s Interconnected Systems Magnify Simple Human Errors at Frightening Speed And Scale

A glitch in after-hours trading July 3 caused some Nasdaq-listed prices to go haywire.

Cybersecurity

NSA: Help Us Train Next-Gen Cyber Feds

The agency is giving out $5.5 million in grant funds for cyber curriculum.

Digital Government

Government Wants to Detect Bio-engineered Threats

Whether it's a lab goof or by design, the intelligence community wants to spot engineered biological organisms.

People

Lawmakers press on Census finances and leadership

Lawmakers from the House have raised concerns about the uncertainty of financial estimates of the costs of the 2020 census, while senators are urging President Trump to swiftly name a permanent director.

Cybersecurity

NATO cyber center, DHS probe Petya attack

Kevin Scheid, a 32-year veteran of the DOD and OMB, takes over NATO's Communications and Information Agency as investigations continue into who launched the Petya attack and what to do about it.

Cybersecurity

IARPA seeks tech to ID bioengineered life forms

A new bio-detection tech development effort by the intelligence community takes a page from science fiction.

Acquisition

IT, acquisition face changes in 2018 defense bills

The House and Senate have completed their draft 2018 defense bills that could result in significant changes for acquisition and IT management in the Pentagon.

Emerging Tech

Donald Trump’s New National Space Council is Already Baffling the Space Industry

Holding an untelevised event on the Friday before a holiday weekend isn’t a way to gin up popular support for a bold space agenda.

Emerging Tech

NSA Updates List of Tech Ready For Commercialization

The agency's portfolio of technology focuses on challenges in big data, cyber, internet of things and mobility.

Digital Government

Private Mobility Services Need To Share Their Data. Here's How.

If ride-hailing companies want to act like public buses, cities will need their numbers to make policy decisions.

People

DOD CIO explains FITARA fail

In June, DOD received an F+ for its implementation of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, but the CIO says his department is working to bring up its marks.

People

A Fourth of July shout-out to civil servants

Steve Kelman shares a personal exchange that argues against the lazy bureaucrats stereotype.

Digital Government

Former Pentagon Money Man to Oversee Defense of NATO Computer Networks

Kevin Scheid returns to the alliance as members eye spending increases to pay for cyber projects and traditional weapons.