Cybersecurity
DHS wants a look at anti-drone tech
DHS' Science and Technology directorate invites counter-drone technology companies to show off their capabilities, while military commanders warn about unauthorized drones near military bases.
Modernization
All Smartphone Users Should Take Away These Two Lessons From CIA Wikileaks Files
Don't stop using encryption services.
Digital Government
Former 18F director joins cBrain
The former head of the General Services Administration's 18F innovation shop has joined service founder Greg Godbout at the digital government firm cBrain.
Modernization
Update Twitter and Free Up a Lot of Space on Your iPhone
Twitter updated its iPhone app today with a new feature that lets users do some spring cleaning.
Digital Government
These Are the 158 Key Federal Science Data Sets Rogue Programmers Have Duplicated So Far
This includes climate data from NASA and NOAA.
Digital Government
Former 18F Chief Heads to Private Sector
Aaron Snow will help expand cBrain North America’s efforts in helping public-sector organizations adapt their service offerings to better fit citizens.
Modernization
Over a Third of Dot-Govs Fail Mobile Device Speed Tests
A recent study found 92 percent of sites fail at least one metric related to load time, security, mobile friendliness and accessibility.
Cybersecurity
No Quick Fixes for Small Business Cybersecurity
Small businesses are being pummeled by cyberattacks, but witnesses split on possible fixes during a House committee hearing.
Digital Government
Video: NASA's Science Spy Plane Catches What Satellites Can't
Not quite into space, but very close.
Digital Government
Silicon Valley Can’t Fix its HR Problem With Ping-Pong Tables and Free Beer
Tech companies still brag about not having HR, and many that do have it call it something else entirely.
Digital Government
Forrester: Digital Government Reaches New Heights But Websites Need Work
Citizens are visiting the government's digital channels more than ever before.
Digital Government
GSA Public Buildings Service commissioner steps down
Leadership change at GSA comes as the agency must decide how to address potential conflicts arising from President Trump's lease on the Old Post Office.
Modernization
Moore’s Law Can’t Last Forever—But Two Small Changes Might Mean Your Phone Battery Will
It’s true the pace of accelerating computer power is slowing. It’s also true this slowdown is a problem.
Digital Government
Report: Busiest federal websites have big problems
Of the 297 most visited federal websites, more than 90 percent fall short of "basic standards" for security, speed, accessibility or ease of mobile access.
People
Oversight bills seek to restrict union activity
Two Republican lawmakers introduced bills that would limit the amount of time that federal employees spend on union activities during work hours.
Cybersecurity
Report: Combatant commands vulnerable to cyber attacks
Despite making progress against cyber red teams, military combatant command missions are coming up short in defending against nation-state adversaries in training exercises.
Digital Government
Social Media’s Silent Filter
Under-the-radar workers have scrubbed objectionable material from Facebook and other sites since well before the fake-news controversy.
Ideas