Cybersecurity
IRS Took Down FAFSA-Autofill Tool to Prevent Identity Theft
IRS suspended the tool as part of a broader effort to protect taxpayer information.
Digital Government
Encrypted Messaging Apps Vex Lawmakers
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Democrats want an in-person briefing from the White House counsel on the staff’s use of encrypted apps and personal and professional Twitter accounts.
Cybersecurity
WikiLeaks Dump Shines Light on Government's Shadowy Zero-Day Policy
The documents shed little light on how many unknown vulnerabilities the intelligence agency retains and how well it vets the damage they might cause.
Digital Government
Meet the Agency that Tops All Organizations in Customer Satisfaction
“It’s a combination of our structure, training, our people and our connectedness to the mission that keeps it going."
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: DHS social media screening lacks objectives
Two DHS components launched social media screening pilots in the wake of the San Bernardino shooting. The agency's internal watchdog wants to see improved coordination and measurable goals.
Digital Government
How to Plan a Mission to the International Space Station
And you thought your team was organized.
Cybersecurity
Vault 7 leak highlights insider threat
The WikiLeaks release of alleged CIA hacking program data is the latest example of what one former intelligence official says is the greatest cybersecurity challenge: the insider threat.
Modernization
VA chief swears off software development
In his most pointed comments on IT to date, David Shulkin, secretary of Veterans Affairs, said that the agency will move to off-the-shelf software.
Cybersecurity
Is Siri Lying to You? Knowing When a Bot Sounds Trustworthy Is the Next Step in Digital Security
We have good reason to be suspicious.
Cybersecurity
FDIC leads agencies in major cyber incidents
The bank regulator was responsible for 10 of 16 major information security incidents recorded in the FY2016 FISMA report.
Acquisition
How budget sequestration affected contracting
Defense agency contract obligations for IT and telecom services dipped over the last five years under the Budget Control Act, even as civilian side obligations held steady.
Ideas
Want to Keep More Women on the Path Toward IT Leadership? Here’s How.
Women currently represent 38 percent of all federal leaders.
Modernization
House Oversight Leaders to Trump: Stop Deleting Tweets
Chaffetz, Cummings say president and staff may be violating records retention laws.
Digital Government
CIA Appears to Have Copied Instructions From Reddit on How to Hack Windows
The r/netsec subreddit is a popular hub for people interested in hacking and computer security.
Cybersecurity
Money Talks in Agency Cybersecurity, Former DOD Official Says
To prioritize cybersecurity, get buy-in from the top and budget authority, says a former DOD undersecretary.
Artificial Intelligence
The Optimist’s Guide to the Robot Apocalypse
Widespread unemployment due to technology has never materialized before.
Cybersecurity
Government Isn't Sharing Cyber Threats As Promised, Private Sector Says
Classification regimes make it difficult for cyber firms to share threat information with clients and aid adversaries, industry officials say.
Digital Government
U.S. Digital Service Co-Founder To Stay On
Haley Van Dyck is re-joining the agency.
Digital Government