Cybersecurity
Dems Want Proof FCC Net Neutrality Page Was Actually Attacked
The agency said a coordinated attack forced it offline in May; skeptics suggest it was a flood of comments by net neutrality supporters.
Digital Government
Why the American Technology Council Stands As Others Disband
The American Technology Council is comprised of government officials, not private-sector personnel
People
David Bray leaving government for community internet coalition
FCC CIO pivots from plans to join National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Cybersecurity
Dems want more data on FCC DDoS attacks
As the net neutrality debate heats up, a two lawmakers want more details on a reported attempt to disrupt the FCC's commenting system back in May.
Digital Government
Spotify is Now Deciding What Music is Politically Acceptable for Listening
Over the last few days, Spotify removed many acts with material that "favors hatred or incites violence against race, religion, sexuality, or the like."
People
OMB needs to raise its streamlining game, GAO says
The congressional watchdog finds that the Office of Mangagement and Budget has not been keeping up with reporting requirements.
Emerging Tech
To Fix Algorithmic Bias, We First Need to Fix Ourselves
If we can’t get it right with humans, how are we meant to train machines to do a better job?
Digital Government
How data mining can help chase sex traffickers
To aid law enforcement, researchers developed automated data mining techniques that can identify human traffickers by linking bitcoin, online advertisements and writing style.
Digital Government
A Running List of Websites and Apps That Have Dropped White Supremacists
Many American tech companies previously insisted on provided their platforms and services regardless of content. Not so after Charlottesville.
Modernization
Accelerating IT modernization
It's not the money, it's the outcome that matters most when it comes to MGT.
Digital Government
OMB To Congress: DATA Act Could Advance Trump's Agenda
A pilot that gathers spending data directly from contractors and grant recipients could also help agencies better assess spending.
Modernization
Almost Half of Traffic To Government Sites Comes From Smartphones and Tablets
Mobile devices account for about 43 percent of traffic to government sites.
Cybersecurity
Election Commission Wants to Work with DHS on Election Cybersecurity
DHS and the Election Assistance Commission are in a race to shore up voting systems before the 2018 midterm elections.
Digital Government
Congress is Looking for a Few Good Techies
Congressional Innovation Fellowship wants to bring tech expertise to the Hill.
Digital Government
Election officials: 'We are going to need more assistance'
At the Election Assistance Committee's latest meeting, officials warn of "enlightening and frightening" planning exercises and a need for additional funding.
Cybersecurity
NIST retools security and privacy controls for IoT era
NIST expands its security and privacy governance strategies to address the new ecosystem of connected devices.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Are Trying to Crack into Scottish Parliament's Networks
Government (Foreign) // Scotland
Digital Government
The Republic of Amazon Can Borrow More Cheaply Than Many Countries
It's extremely easy for U.S. companies to borrow right now
Cybersecurity