Cybersecurity
Library of Congress reports progress on IT security and modernization
CIO Bernard Barton told lawmakers that GAO recommendations are being put into practice.
Cybersecurity
Comey warns Russia will be back
While many questions remained unanswered after the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey, he made one point abundantly clear: Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and it will do so again.
Cybersecurity
U.S. faces challenges tracking cryptocurrencies
Improved IT systems, new training and updated legislation are needed to track the use of virtual currencies by ransomware crooks and terrorists, according to a U.S. official.
Modernization
Timeline, budget for VA health record switch in progress
VA Secretary David Shulkin told a Senate panel it could take up to six months before a plan is in place to acquire services from commercial electronic health record provider Cerner.
Modernization
In 5 Years, Machines That Talk to One Another Will Be the Internet’s Biggest Population
The internet today is driven by smartphones, tablets and personal computers. It won't always be that way.
Digital Government
As Comey Shows, Documenting Conversations With Your Boss Can Be Smart
Careful documentation of meetings via notes and memos is part of the FBI’s culture, but there are sound reasons for ordinary workers to at least consider doing the same when we talk to our bosses.
Ideas
MGT Act Looks Promising But...
Agencies should start thinking now about making the business case for change, performance metrics and how to transition from outdated technologies to new platforms.
Artificial Intelligence
If Google Teaches an AI to Draw, Will That Help It Think?
Humans made a huge cognitive leap when they first sketched figures onto rocks—now, computers are learning to do the same.
Digital Government
Automated Cybersecurity: Removing Humans from the Equation
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, among others, is pushing to change how software is secured.
Cybersecurity
With Qatar Hack, the Kremlin May Be Opening a New Front in Its Global Information War
A fake video slipped onto a government website may have touched off Qatar’s diplomatic isolation.
Cybersecurity
Kelly Defends Cuts to Science and Tech Budget
The president’s budget request cuts the DHS science and tech office by about 20 percent but boosts operational cyber funding.
Digital Government
Office of American Innovation, OMB Seek 'Early Wins' for IT Modernization
The Jared Kushner-led innovation office meets regularly with Office of the Chief Information Officer on cyber and citizen matters.
Digital Government
GSA Reorganizes to Support White House Innovation Office
The agency's Technology Transformation Service will move under the Federal Acquisition Service.
Cybersecurity
Hacking Back Could Lead to Cyber Vigilantism, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Jim Langevin warned authorizing hacking back could result in collateral damage.
Emerging Tech
What Went Wrong with DHS' Agile Contract?
The department wants to cancel its $1.54 billion agile software contracting vehicle.
People
SSA gets new CIO
Rajive Mathur is taking over for Rob Klopp as CIO of the Social Security Administration.
Modernization
Is it time to rethink the TIC?
Current restrictions on internet gateways complicate agencies' move to the cloud, so the Office of Management and Budget is exploring new security architectures.
People
GSA combines tech and procurement services, names new FAS commissioner
The General Services Administration is backtracking on a 2016 reorg that established the Technology Transformation Service as a separate agency division.
Digital Government
Senators not sold on privatizing air traffic control
President Trump's plan to privatize air traffic control operations is getting a cool reception from senators on both sides of the aisle.
Cybersecurity