Ideas
Low Code, Not Open Source, is Key to Federal IT Agility
The government should eliminate code, not try to develop open-source methods.
Cybersecurity
Video: Parsing Cyber in the Trump White House
There are a few clues that will predict how the next administration will treat cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
How to talk cyber at the holiday table
Holiday dinner conversations can get heated, and one topic that's been on fire this year is cyber. Here's FCW's holiday guide to how to discuss "the cyber" with family members who are more analog than digital.
Cybersecurity
Russian 'Methbot' rakes in millions
Although a recently detected bot platform has a specific, commercial target, it dwarfs other high-profile botnets and breaks disturbingly innovative ground.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers: Snowden a fabricator, not a whistleblower
Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who stole and leaked sensitive documents was a disgruntled employee and liar who is in league with Russian intelligence, says a newly declassified House Intelligence Committee report.
Digital Government
Ukrainian Power Company ‘99% Certain’ Blackout Result of Cyberattack
Russia is escalating cyber and ground attacks against Ukraine, observers say.
Cybersecurity
OurMine Takes Over Netflix, Marvel and NFL Twitter Accounts
Entertainment // Social Media
Digital Government
Obama Just Made It Harder for Trump to Create a Muslim Registry
The government is dismantling a dormant program used to track people from Muslim-majority countries.
Emerging Tech
Video: Actors of 'Passengers' Quiz NASA Scientist
"Is there a possibility that every star we look at is just our own sun?"
Acquisition
Will Trump and Mulvaney bring back A-76?
The use of A-76 competitions to let private contractors bid on some work done by federal employees could be set for a resurgence.
Modernization
Tracking Federal Regulations? Use Your Smartphone
A new app lets users navigate federal regulations.
Digital Government
DARPA wants to go deep on wireless
New research program would develop underwater, underground communications capabilities using ultra-low frequencies.
Modernization
DHS to discuss emergency radio jamming threat
The Science and Technology Directorate announced plans for the 2017 First Responder Electronic Jamming Exercise.
Cybersecurity
Carper: Spend money to save money on DHS HQ
With the construction of the DHS headquarters project only two-thirds funded, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee minority leader urges Congress not to leave it hanging.
Digital Government
Tech Trade Group: 114th Congress Was Good For Tech—And the Next One Needs to Be Too
"The members of the 115th Congress have a historic opportunity to seize the momentum," according to the group.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Wants More Cyber Threat Info from Contractors in 2017
DOD’s 2017 regulatory agenda also aims to make it easier for contractors to get cyber threat information from the government.
Cybersecurity
DHS moves to dismantle visitor registry program
The department is issuing rule changes to put the final nail in the coffin of a long-abandoned program targeting countries with active terrorist groups.
Cybersecurity