Cybersecurity
Why the CDM program needs an overhaul
By focusing on legacy attack vectors, DHS’ cybersecurity program fails to address rapidly evolving new threats.
Digital Government
Orchestrating security technology
To tackle advanced threats in an ever more complex cyber world, agencies must integrate all their security tools, data and processes.
Artificial Intelligence
People Are Scared of Artificial Intelligence For All the Wrong Reasons
According to one survey, people are most afraid of robots in their home.
Digital Government
Could Donald Trump Really Send Astronauts to Mars in the Next Seven Years?
NASA hopes to make the trip to Mars by the early 2030s.
People
Bill would protect feds' pay in case of shutdown
A bipartisan effort is underway on Capitol Hill to protect federal employees' pay if a government shutdown does happen.
Digital Government
Meet the Woman in Charge of Customer Service for Millions of Vets
Dr. Lynda Davis, VA's chief veteran experience officer, will continue working on Vets.gov and getting real-time feedback for veterans.
People
Reorganization fever
The Trump administration's reorganization plan could be a catalyst for substantive change.
Digital Government
US Government Websites Might Have Violated Ethics Laws by Promoting Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
US embassy websites refer to Mar-a-Lago as the "winter White House."
Digital Government
DHS IG Investigates If CBP Abused Authority to Unmask Anti-Trump Twitter User
Twitter sued DHS after it demanded the identity of a user critical of the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
White House Cyber Czar to Play Role in Kushner Innovation Office
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce will help ensure any government modernization programs build cybersecurity in, he said.
Digital Government
Revelations of Uber’s Business Tactics Are a Good Reminder to Check Your Gmail Permissions
When an online service is free, you are probably the product that’s being sold.
Cybersecurity
A Cyber Threat Sharing Group for Mariachi Bands? Maybe One Day.
Cyber threat information sharing can benefit everyone, the director of a standards organization says.
Digital Government
Tomorrow’s Office Furniture Will Be Rapidly 3-D-Printed in Pools of Goo
Steelcase, one of the largest office furniture firms in the world, has partnered with MIT to create this new form of 3D printing.
Emerging Tech
Record-Breaking NASA Astronaut Chats With President About Unusual Drinking Habits
Astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent 534 days in orbit and counting
Cybersecurity
Can a voluntary framework deter cyberattacks?
With cyber attacks on the rise, experts wonder if voluntary norms are enough to keep the peace in cyberspace.
Digital Government
White House gives no guarantee on avoiding shutdown
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters that he couldn't guarantee the government would be funded and open for business after April 28, but said that the administration was confident it would strike a deal with Congress.
Cybersecurity
The Fed should do more to oversee financial sector cyber
With the financial sector under threat, the Federal Reserve should take a stronger hand in oversight of cyber defense, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
White House links innovation and cybersecurity
As the White House finalizes its cyber executive order, there are growing questions over how much the NSC will be driving cybersecurity and how much will be led by Jared Kushner's new innovation office.
Digital Government
Elon Musk's next act -- it involves government again!
Steve Kelman urges more people to find inspiration in the large-scale challenges government faces.
Digital Government