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.
Modernization
A long slog ahead for VA health record modernization
Lawmakers who welcomed the news of VA's plan to shift to a commercial health record now have to strap in for a multi-year implementation.
Ideas
Government Transformation Starts With Employee Digital Experiences
Don't overlook employees when rethinking agency services.
Artificial Intelligence
Agencies Are a Step Closer to Creating Their Own Siri
Siri, Alexa and Facebook chatbots might soon be handling common customer service roles in government.
Emerging Tech
Trump Asks Tech Companies: How Can Government Help You?
As "tech week" continues, companies selling drones and other emerging technology briefed the White House on their challenges.
Modernization
DOD releases electronic warfare strategy to stakeholders
The DOD has released a new strategy to guide its buildup of electronic warfare capabilities, but the unclassified document is only available to government and contractors.
Digital Government
Senate bill would foster drone development, facilities
New legislation would foster drone tech development, airspace integration and air traffic management.
Cybersecurity
The Cyber Advice Tech Titans Gave the White House Behind Closed Doors
White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce shared what private-sector tech executives told the American Technology Council.
Cybersecurity
TSA nominee touts biometric exit pilots
A former commandant of the Coast Guard being considered to head the TSA said the security agency's recently unveiled trials of fingerprint/boarding pass tech could become big part of its future.
Cybersecurity
More money for cyber in 2018 NDAA
The House Armed Services Committee is looking to boost spending on cybersecurity training in the 2018 NDAA, while empowering DOD's CIO to govern supply chain risk.
Digital Government