Modernization
A Design Flaw in Slack and WhatsApp is Creating a Uniquely 21st-century Etiquette Problem
In the digital era, the single most precious resource we have is our attention.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Is Trying Desperately to Get Into Schools—But Google Has Already Won This Fight
Educators’ preference for Google is reflected in sales numbers.
Cybersecurity
DOJ warned Flynn could be blackmailed by Russia
Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates told the Senate Judiciary Committee she warned the White House on Jan. 26 that then-National Security Advisor Michael Flynn was vulnerable to blackmail by Russia.
Modernization
DHS infrastructure group searches for relevance
A DHS-based infrastructure advisory group wants to make its work more urgent and actionable for stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
France’s Macron Hack Likely By Same Russian Group That Hit DNC, Sources Say
A growing list of indicators point to a hack squad associated with the Russian GRU.
Modernization
Does buying cloud services have to be this hard?
The acquisition options are getting better, but many agencies are still relying on workarounds.
Digital Government
As big deadline hits, lawmakers warn on long-term risks to Data Act
Agencies are due to report their first tranche of spending data under the Data Act on May 9, but lawmakers are framing the milestone date as a starting point.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Aid Small Business Cyber Gets $6M Price Tag
The bill would direct NIST to create cybersecurity resources for small companies of varying sizes.
Digital Government
More from Mulvaney on what makes for a 'good shutdown'
Washington is "broken," according to the head of the Office of Management and Budget, and maybe a government shutdown can help fix it.
Digital Government
Dispatches from Riyadh
Steve Kelman reports from Saudi Arabia, where he finds fascinating tension as a highly conservative country pushes for modernization.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Target Travel Bookings System, Phish Google Users and Demand Ransom for Netflix Show
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Ideas
Former Federal CISO on the Importance of Following Through
Greg Touhill offers advice on how to improve your risk posture while protecting you, your brand and your reputation.
Digital Government
Get Ready for Another Net Neutrality Rumble
Senators also face a cyber-heavy schedule including a Russian election interference hearing.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Updated Census Could Face Problems In 2020
Census hasn't updated its cost estimates since October 2015.
Digital Government
Now You Can Test Microsoft's Secure Browser for Businesses
It's a little slower but a lot more safer.
Cybersecurity
Legislators call for more flexible cyber hiring and training
Three Democratic members of Congress want the government to look to private sector practices as a model for hiring and training the federal cybersecurity workforce
Emerging Tech
Drones Flying By Airports Coming Soon(ish)
Current FAA regulations prohibit drones from flying within 5 miles of an airport without notifying air traffic control.
People
No honeymoon for Trump with feds
President Trump's low public approval ratings are reflected in his unpopularity among the federal workforce.
Cybersecurity
Intel act highlights cyber, STEM and Russia
Prioritizing STEM education, improving cybersecurity, reviewing the ODNI and countering Russian influence are among the priorities Congress has spelled out in the 2017 Intelligence Authorization Act.
Cybersecurity