Digital Government
Does the U.S. have new clout over the global internet?
A former NTIA administrator told a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee that the handover of internet address book functions to an international group gives the administration new bargaining cred.
Cybersecurity
GAO: NCCIC needs to clarify operating principles
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center "generally performs required functions" but it needs to further evaluate and clarify its operating principles and performance metrics, says GAO.
Modernization
VA shakes up infosec ranks
Veterans Affairs Acting CIO, Rob Thomas, announced a realignment of senior IT security executives.
Artificial Intelligence
Alphabet’s Boston Dynamics Is Working on a Robot Its Founder Calls 'Nightmare Inducing'
The company's latest creation takes things a step further.
Emerging Tech
Botched VA Contract Shows How Not to Do a Cloud Broker Program
A lesson in how not to manage a project.
Artificial Intelligence
Silicon Valley Is Right—Our Jobs Are Already Disappearing
It's happening with the development of artificial intelligence, robotics, software and automation.
Cybersecurity
GAO Sees Room for Improvement in DHS’ Cyber Ops Center
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center needs to ensure it's speaking with the full range of critical infrastructure owners, the watchdog says.
Cybersecurity
Undermining Encryption Not an Option, House Judiciary Chair Pledges
A bipartisan committee report that urged strong encryption will be the committee’s starting point this year, Rep. Bob Goodlatte said.
Digital Government
Citizens Hit New Level of Satisfaction with Federal Services in 2016, Survey Says
A survey credits government websites with turnaround.
People
Shulkin pledges no 'learning curve' as VA secretary
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee conducted a bipartisan hearing to elevate current VA Undersecretary for Health to lead the agency, while elsewhere in the legislative chamber, panels were at odds over other Trump cabinet picks.
People
OPM explains the hiring freeze
The Office of Personnel Management released guidance explaining what is and isn't covered by the hiring freeze. There are more exceptions than one might think.
Modernization
How cyber info sharing helps keep the lights on
At a House hearing, electricity industry reps said that information sharing between private sector and government is essential to mitigating cyber threats.
Artificial Intelligence
Scientists Are Weaving Futuristic Artificial Muscles Using Traditional Textile Techniques
These fake muscles move like human muscles and can be worn under clothing.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Causes Dallas Police to Lose 8 Years of Evidence
Government (U.S.) // Dallas, Texas
Digital Government
By Lifting Sanctions, Trump Could Hand Russia’s Military a Lethal Technological Advantage
If Trump walks back sanctions, some fear key arms and military technologies could be next.
Cybersecurity
Trump transition threatened to fire IGs
Agency watchdogs told the House Oversight Committee that early worries about a purge of the IG ranks by the Trump transition have been put to rest, but they were still concerned about the possible consequences of the federal hiring freeze.
Cybersecurity
CBP gets new chief
Border Patrol lands an agency veteran and union favorite as its new leader.
Digital Government
House approves raft of DHS bills
The House of Representatives passed package of bills covering a range of homeland security issues, from cybersecurity to border security and acquisition.
Digital Government