Cybersecurity
After Years of Hype, Private Blockchains Face Their First Commercial Tests
Blockchain tech has been a buzzword for much of the last two years, as industries ranging from big banks to utilities try to shoehorn it into their existing infrastructures.
Digital Government
Lawmakers press IRS, Education on cyber weaknesses
Two House committees pressed IRS and Education on information security concerns for a key online tool that handles millions of Social Security numbers as it facilitates students' applications for financial aid.
People
The Trump administration has a management agenda!
Steve Kelman digs into the administration's budget blueprint and finds clear signs of continuity for improving government management.
Digital Government
FirstNet ruling sets up future battles
AT&T's FirstNet rival Rivada Networks sets its sights on state networks after a federal court ruled against its bid protest.
People
Does the SES have a future under Trump?
Former feds believe investing in the senior executive service is the most effective path to reform, but calls by Trump advisers for a rollback of government could deter senior administrators from buying in.
Digital Government
CIO Council: Get on the same platform
The CIO Council wants agencies to modernize using shared cloud-supported solutions and hosted APIs.
Cybersecurity
Sensitive Data Leaks from Sex Toy, Marketing Database and Security Clearance Applications
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Get Ready For Russia, the Supreme Court Nominee and That Health Care Vote
The first public hearing for a congressional investigation into Russian involvement in the presidential election takes place this week.
Digital Government
Is Trump's Budget an Opportunity for Contractors?
Companies providing technology as a service stand to win out, one analyst says.
Cybersecurity
Secret Service Confirms Agency Laptop Stolen
The agency declined to comment more on the ongoing investigation.
Artificial Intelligence
Robots Are Coming to Your Home: Here's What to Expect
Robots hitting the market soon might one day be a part of your family.
Digital Government
US Army to Test Powerful New Truck-Mounted Laser ‘Within Months’
New solid-state lasers plus ever-more-powerful mobile generators brings directed energy weapons a big step closer to reality.
Modernization
More NextGen rollouts as White House floats air traffic shift
The FAA has NextGen DataComm capabilities working at some of the busiest airports in the U.S., but the White House proposes shifting air traffic control to a private entity, which some say could blunt the effort.
Cybersecurity
You Could Win $30K if You Report a Bug in Intel’s Products
The more severe the flaw, the bigger the pay out.
Modernization
It’s Possible to Cut Legacy Spending. Here’s How FCC Did It.
The agency took small steps first.
Digital Government
House bill would keep election systems 'critical'
New legislation in the House would permanently classify states' election systems as critical infrastructure, provide funding to secure voting systems and create cybersecurity standards.
Digital Government
Why Is Silicon Valley So Awful to Women?
Tech companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to improve conditions for female employees. Here’s why not much has changed—and what might actually work.
Cybersecurity
Bipartsian bill looks to aid state and local governments with cyber response
The legislation would open up new avenues of assistance for state and local cyber incident response and bring resources home for its Texas-based sponsors.
Cybersecurity