Cybersecurity
EU needs more nudging on travel data, says DHS chief
The incoming administration will have to continue prodding the EU to share more traveler passenger information with DHS, according to the agency's outgoing secretary.
Cybersecurity
L.A. College Pays Hacker’s Ransom to Unlock IT Systems
Don’t expect exploitative ransomware attacks to die down anytime soon.
Ideas
With Self-Driving Cars, the Future is Now
Much of what was considered the stuff of science fiction is today certainly within reach technologically.
Acquisition
An IT moonshot: Can government IT development come to look like SpaceX?
Steve Kelman outlines the changes needed to truly transform IT acquisition.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Engage in WhatsApp Wi-Fi Scam; N.H. Health Data Breach and SOCOM Staff Leak
Another busy week in Threatwatch, Nextgov's regularly updated index of cyber incidents.
Modernization
Lawyer Rewrote Instagram’s Privacy Policy So Kids and Parents Can Have Meaningful Talk About Privacy
How many people actually understand what they sign up for?
Modernization
Obama Was Too Good at Social Media
His “cool dad” presidency blinded him to technology’s dangers.
Cybersecurity
DHS Designates Election Systems Critical Infrastructure
The moves comes amid an end-of-administration drive to respond to Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Digital Government
Congress Wraps First Week with Muslim Registry, H1-B Visa and Innovation Fellow Bills
One week into the 115th Congress, and there’s already plenty of legislation for the tech community to track.
Digital Government
Pentagon Acquisition Reorganization Could Help Fight Adversaries
The NDAA breaks down a major acquisition role into two parts.
Cybersecurity
Intel Report: Russian Government Aimed to Help Trump with Hacks
The new report does not provide additional nonpublic information to support its findings.
Modernization
US Is Finally Getting Serious About Security on the Internet of Things With This Lawsuit
The lawsuit is against Taiwanese router manufacturer D-Link and its alleged shoddy security practices.
Cybersecurity
Trump Ducks Russian Attribution After DNC Hacks Briefing
The president-elect has called the attribution politically motivated.
Digital Government
Government Needs Tech-Savvy Leaders to Succeed, Says Outgoing OMB Chief
In the 21st century, every agency’s mission rests heavily on officials with a “high tech IQ,” Shaun Donovan said in his White House exit memo.
Digital Government
Video: Meet the Man Who Turned Off Energy Dept.'s Lights for 16 Years
Saving money, one switch at a time.
Digital Government
The future of 44
The Obama administration will archive its social media history in novel and interactive ways.
Digital Government
Why Bosses Can Track Their Employees 24/7
In many states, employers aren’t barred from monitoring workers’ locations after hours or without their consent.
Digital Government
Air Force launches Digital Service franchise
Following on the December launch of the Army Digital Service, the Air Force has announced it is creating its own branch of the Defense Digital Service.
Modernization