Digital Government
Facebook Data ‘Does Not Contradict’ Intelligence on Russia Meddling
The social platform says it has a problem with government-run efforts to manipulate public opinion.
Ideas
Unlocking the Power of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework
In the not-so-distant past, it was hard to get people to think cyber risk management.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Get Back to the Basics
As the costs of complex cyberattacks increase, old-school email tricks are coming back in style.
Cybersecurity
Why compliance demands a DevOps approach
Security compliance doesn't have to stifle innovation -- it should baked into the agile development process.
Digital Government
NSA halts Section 702 'upstream' collection
The NSA says it is halting "upstream" collection of email traffic that mentions targets of foreign surveillance after an internal review of "inadvertent compliance incidents" involving information collected on U.S. persons.
Digital Government
Senators seek to protect federal data
Sens. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a bill seeking to protect public access to open government data through legislation and prevent its removal without sufficient public notice.
Digital Government
Trump's DHS CIO Pick is a Former Secret Service Agent, Hedge Fund CISO
Richard Staropoli would fill the spot left vacant by Luke McCormack.
Cybersecurity
Senate cyber panel makes public debut
Lawmakers probe why the U.S. needs a strategy, authorities and systems to deter and defend against cyber-enabled information operations directed as the U.S.
Cybersecurity
The Government Wants a Thriving Cyber Insurance Market. Here’s How It’s Getting Started
The Homeland Security Department wants to build a massive repository of cybersecurity and breach data that insurers can learn from.
Modernization
MGT is back
Capitol Hill IT modernization champion Will Hurd reintroduced a bill to support the retirement of legacy technology and the shift to cloud and managed services.
Modernization
Satya Nadella’s Biggest Bet for Microsoft Could Be Its Future
The tech giant's cloud computing business continues to be a rising star,
Digital Government
Hurd to Introduce Revised IT Modernization Bill with White House Support
The Modernizing Government Technology Act, take two.
Cybersecurity
Trump taps hedge fund CISO to lead IT at DHS
Richard Staropoli, who leads IT security at a New York-based hedge fund, will serve as the top tech official at the Department of Homeland Security.
Digital Government
The Rise of the Health Care Robots
The robots are coming and they want you to get well soon.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware is On the Rise and Getting More Expensive
Americans are more willing to pay up, a survey found.
Digital Government
Trump Aide Signals Spending Data Will Be Critical to Modernizing Government
The DATA Act's deadline is approaching quickly.
Cybersecurity
Wireless Heart Monitor Maker to Pay $2.5M Settlement to HHS After Laptop Stolen
Healthcare and Public Health
People
New VA office to focus on whistleblowers, accountability
President Trump visited the VA's headquarters to sign an executive order setting up a new office inside the agency to target problem employees and protect whistleblowers.
Modernization
Federal Cloud Spending Has Stalled, Report Says
The slowdown could be a blip in the market's double-digit growth.
Digital Government