Digital Government
What To Do Before a Vacation to Make Sure Coming Back to Work Isn’t Pure Agony
While meeting commitments to colleagues and clients matters, planning for your return may be a better investment of your time.
Cybersecurity
DHS, vendor warn on automotive cyber flaws
DHS warned the automobile industry that new private sector research shows vehicle control systems have new possible vectors for attacks and data theft.
Cybersecurity
Years after breach, OPM still shows infosec weakness
A congressional watchdog reports that while OPM has addressed some past information security recommendations, vulnerabilities persist.
Cybersecurity
Bitcoin’s Split Gave the WannaCry Hackers an Instant Boost to Their Profits
The hackers got an extra 20% or so on top of the $140,000 worth of bitcoin they had extorted.
Cybersecurity
DHS CIO resigns
Recently installed DHS CIO Richard Staropoli has resigned his position at the agency.
Modernization
TSA seeks EIS transition help
TSA's mid-July request for information for help with its transition to EIS shows the agency is looking to maintain its legacy telecom service but also leverage more modern capabilities.
Digital Government
VA expands telehealth access
At a White House event, VA Secretary David Shulkin announced the coming nationwide release of an app designed to connect veterans and doctors.
Cybersecurity
Secret Service to test surveillance drone at Trump golf club
The Secret Service announced an upcoming test of a tethered drone system as part of its personnel protection mission during the president's upcoming vacation in Bedminster, N.J.
Emerging Tech
After Trying to Build Self-Driving Tractors for More Than 20 Years, John Deere Has Learned a Hard Truth About Autonomy
There’s a lot more to driving than just seeing the path before you.
Digital Government
The US Is Funding Silicon Valley’s Space Industry to Spot North Korean Missiles Before They Fly
The U.S. military doesn’t have the information it needs to stop an attack by North Korea. But officials believe they know where to get it.
Digital Government
DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract
The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."
Digital Government
If the FBI Has Your Biometrics, It Doesn't Have to Tell You
A final rule blocks millions of citizens from requesting information about the data stored in that system.
Modernization
Amazon Ditches Phone Filled with Spyware
The affordable phone was incredibly popular on the online market place.
Emerging Tech
These Birds' Molting Patterns Might Change How Government Uses Drones
U.S. Fish and Wildlife is researching whether oil spill drones could harm wildlife.
Acquisition
Why the FBI relo went off the rails
The government burned tens of millions of dollars on a stalled effort to move the FBI out of its downtown D.C. headquarters.
People
Nesterczuk withdraws as OPM nominee
Former OPM official says prospect of being confirmed "has grown remote."
Acquisition
Post-award, the real work starts on EIS
Federal agencies and the 10 contract awardees still have work to do before taking advantage of GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Apple Has Sold 1.2 Billion iPhones Since Launching the Device a Decade Ago
That’s nearly one iPhone for every person in China, or one in three people globally with internet access.
Digital Government