People
FTC gets new chief technologist
Neil Alan Chilson, a key advisor for the Federal Trade Commission on technology, privacy and data security matters, has been named to the post on an acting basis.
Artificial Intelligence
Is That Really You Typing? New DOD Tech Will Know
In its quest to drop common access cards, the Defense Department is piloting an authentication system based on the nuances of users' typing.
Digital Government
How Twitter Fuels Anxiety
The anxious can often find a supportive community through tweeting, but the nature of the social media site can exacerbate symptoms.
People
Survey: DevOps a bright spot among public-sector uncertainty
Siloed operations and systems integration are serious concerns that better DevOps might help to mitigate, IT decision makers say.
Digital Government
Independence, accountability and the Office of Inspector General
Two longtime federal IT leaders explore the balancing act required to maximize IGs' effectiveness.
Cybersecurity
Advisory Group: Before You Plug in that Smart Device, We Need to Have a Talk
A government-industry group is prepping a plan for how makers of connected devices should talk about security with customers.
Emerging Tech
Instead of Hacking Self-Driving Cars, Researchers Are Trying to Hack the World They See
A sticker applied to a stop sign could be disastrous.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Digital Service Shares First Priorities Under Trump
The tech team has new allies but many familiar projects.
Digital Government
How the State Department Prioritized Passport Customers
During peak passport processing, the agency is doing more with fewer employees.
Ideas
The 3 Big IT Challenges Facing Federal Agencies
There aren't quick and easy fixes in government cybersecurity.
Digital Government
What You Should Do Instead of Sending Angry Emails to Your Enemies
The consequences of a vicious email can be dire.
Cybersecurity
Cloud Leaks Personal Data of 2.2M Dow Jones & Co. Customers
Financial Services // Media
Digital Government
GPO rethinks its business model
Congress' printer wants permission to re-evaluate statutory duties as it embraces digital delivery.
Cybersecurity
CERT warns of Cisco WebEx vulnerability
Cisco has updated its conferencing tool because of the newly discovered bug.
Modernization
Here’s What You Need to Know Now About U.S. Customs Searches of Your Phone
Data stored exclusively on the cloud is off-limits for now.
Cybersecurity
House Dems say voter data request poses serious cybersecurity concerns
Demanding that the Kris Kobach resign from the White House's election integrity commission, the legislators warn the request for state voter data could run afoul of the president’s cybersecurity executive order.
Digital Government
The Scientific Reason No One Wants To See Your PowerPoint Presentation
Its linear format isn’t designed for an audience raised on moving images.
Acquisition
What now for the Army's $5B ADMC 3 contract?
A key vehicle for hardware purchases has been slowed by protests and is now at an important crossroads.
Digital Government
Facial Recognition Coming to Police Body Cameras
An approach to machine learning inspired by the human brain is about to revolutionize street search.
Digital Government