Cybersecurity
Hackers Target Journalists, Tribal Members and Use Forged Cookies
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX’s Launch This Weekend Is a Monument to Space Capitalism—Just Ask NASA
This marks the beginning of a new phase of American operations in space.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want Social Media Vetted for All Visa Applicants and Ask More Mar-a-Lago Questions
This week, legislators addressed issues related to visas, Mar-a-Lago, cellphone privacy and more.
Cybersecurity
NIST Wants To Know How Utility Companies Can Deter Hackers
The federal government wants input on the best ways to protect companies from losing control of physical assets.
Cybersecurity
An Interior Data Center's Security May Have Exposed Data for Years
An OIG report suggests the Bureau of Indian Affairs' cyber program wasn't enough to protect 24 systems internally.
Modernization
DHS Showcases Bluetooth Tech at RSA
DHS’ cyber research division looks for technology the private sector will use but might not develop on its own.
Emerging Tech
Tech + Tequila: Come See How the Government is Using Drones for Good
Drones can do more than make deliveries.
Artificial Intelligence
The Robot That Takes Your Job Should Pay Taxes, Says Bill Gates
It’s a striking position from the world’s richest man and a self-described techno-optimist who co-founded Microsoft.
Digital Government
States still seek answers on election tech
State officials are still pushing for answers from DHS on critical infrastructure designation. DHS wants to talk.
Digital Government
Chaffetz bills would outlaw warrantless stingray use
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) introduced two bills that would rein in law enforcement's use of technologies that tracking users via their mobile phones.
People
DISA CTO to retire
David Mihelcic spent the final 19 years of his government career with the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Digital Government
Big names missing from $5B Army hardware contract
It looks like several incumbents failed to make the grade as the Army has made awards for the third iteration of its $5 billion Army Desktop and Mobile Computing contract.
Digital Government
How to Teach a Car a Traffic Sign
Before self-driving vehicles can truly operate autonomously, they’ll need to master Street Sign 101. They might be almost there.
Cybersecurity
New York DA to Trump: Have Our Backs Against Cop-proof Encryption
New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance advocated a congressional ban on cop-proof encryption, but legislation never got off the ground.
Modernization
The future is mobile
How to balance cybersecurity threats and demographic trends in the federal workforce.
Modernization
I’ll Never Bring My Phone on an International Flight Again—Neither Should You
All the security in the world can’t save you if someone has physical possession of your phone or laptop.
Digital Government
Hatch's Innovation Plan: Reform H-1B Program, Protect Federal IT
The Utah senator plans to advocate for bringing in high-skilled immigrants who want to stay in the United States.
Artificial Intelligence
Outgoing DOD CIO: 'There's Still A Lot of Work To Do'
Terry Halvorsen expects AI to play a greater role in cybersecurity soon.
Cybersecurity