Cybersecurity
Grant program would support state, local cybersecurity
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to help state, local and tribal governments protect their data, systems and networks.
Cybersecurity
McCain continues push for cyber policy
Arizona senator says the U.S. still lacks a clear policy for deterring and defending against cyberattacks and vows to pressure the Trump administration to develop a comprehensive cyber strategy.
People
Feds worry about Trump's budget plans
The new administration’s hiring freeze and plans to cut civilian agencies’ budgets worry federal employees, and have caught the attention of their unions.
Cybersecurity
House panel defines scope of Russia probe
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has agreed on the scope of its inquiry into Russia's election influence operations as new questions arise about the attorney general's contacts with the Russian ambassador.
Cybersecurity
NIST gets new cyber powers under House bill
A House panel approved legislation that would add new cybersecurity auditing and reporting duties to the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the White House science office.
Modernization
A Technology Loved By Global Protestors Will Soon Be Used for Sending Messages and Music Without the Internet
The app lets users send messages to one another without cellular data or a Wi-Fi internet connection
Modernization
FirstNet's Message To Tech: First Responders Could Be The Next Big Market
Public safety officers have unique needs, and tech companies need to start thinking about them.
Cybersecurity
NIST as Enforcer? House Committee Passes Bill to Expand Agency's Responsibilities
The bill would require the government’s cyber standards agency to audit other agencies’ cyber protections.
Digital Government
SEC advances open data rule
Two commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to approve a rule change that would require public companies to submit financial statements in a streamlined open data format.
Cybersecurity
Why the private sector is key to cybersecurity
There is only so much the military can do to protect the country in cyberspace, expert witnesses at a House hearing said, so Congress should invest more is supporting the private sector.
Modernization
Apple’s Upending the iPhone with a $1000 Model Featuring Curved Glass and—Wait for It—a USB Port
The next iPhone's different look could be intriguing for some consumers.
Modernization
Bid protest continues to stall FirstNet award
The First Responder Network Authority is preparing to announce the award for its nationwide broadband public safety network, once it settles an ongoing bid protest.
People
Will deep budget cuts alter federal buying strategies?
Federal agency officials are optimistic that efforts to optimize spending across government will continue, but some experts say deep agency cuts could short circuit some IT spending.
Digital Government
A Playbook for How Cities Should Share and Protect Data
A detailed guide from Harvard helps governments protect residents’ personal information in open-data initiatives.
Digital Government
Category Management Continues Efforts to Get Better Deal for Federal Bucks
Category management has saved $2 billion since 2012, but there's more low-hanging fruit to grab.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s AI is Learning to Write Code by Itself, Not Steal It
The algorithm would be able to augment its own ability by also looking at potential combinations of code for how a problem could be solved.
People
New bill would give VA expanded authority to fire employees
The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee is looking to give leaders at VA new authority to fire employees across the organization.
Ideas
In Defense of 18F—Because Inaction Also Has a Cost
Procurement doesn’t grab many headlines, but it is critical to the nation’s future.
Cybersecurity