Cybersecurity
You Cannot Encrypt Your Face
Democracy may be impossible in a world where no dissent is anonymous.
Modernization
VA chief talks commercial Vista
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin told House appropriators that the agency was closing in on a decision about the future of its homegrown electronic health record.
People
Trump signs funding bill, deflecting budget fight to the fall
The federal government is funded through the end of fiscal year 2017, but big battles and a possible shutdown loom for the 2018 budget.
Digital Government
Internet Access Is an Essential Part of Life, But the Quality of That Access Can Vary Wildly
In an ever-connected world, the internet has taken on a fundamental role.
Emerging Tech
The Self-Driving Dilemma
Autonomous vehicles could spark a cleaner, cheaper urban mobility revolution—or they could make it tougher to combat sprawl, congestion, and climate change.
Modernization
Mobile security threats facing feds
Federal wireless device users face a disparate set of threats, but the government's buying clout is unlikely change the security picture, a new study says.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Time to Beef Up Mobile Security
A congressionally mandated study found the government needs to up its game on mobile device security.
Digital Government
Travelers May Overstay Visas Because of Tech Struggles
Sometimes, ICE personnel have to cobble together information from 27 separate systems.
Cybersecurity
Answers to Password Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask
If you didn't know, now you do.
Emerging Tech
The Intel Community's Love-Hate Relationship with the Internet of Things
The CIA ponders how to gain an advantage with devices without leaving itself vulnerable.
Digital Government
Who We Are As Data Might Soon Become More Important Than Who We Are As People
Online, you live in a realm functionally distinct from the world you thought you knew.
Digital Government
Newest Version of Windows Won’t Let You Change Default Web Browser or Search Engine
Microsoft says this is all for the sake of security.
Digital Government
Slack Can Now Identify Your Company’s Resident Expert in Everything
In other words, it’s going to help you find the right person to talk to.
Digital Government
Agencies looking beyond Data Act deadline
The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act’s first submission deadline is a few days away, but agencies are already counting the benefits and looking to future uses.
Cybersecurity
Why CFOs and CIOs need to partner on cybersecurity
With the government spending billions annually on cybersecurity, it is essential that CIOs and CFOs work together to bake cyber into agency IT budgets, current and former officials say.
Cybersecurity
DHS’ visitor screening improving, GAO official says
Foreign fighters could be a continuing problem, but DHS is tightening up screening for the Visa Waiver Program, according to the GAO.
People
OMB gets avalanche of government improvement suggestions
The White House call for suggestions from federal employees and the public has brought in over 60,000 submissions.
Digital Government