Digital Government
Obama signs bill clarifying IG authority
At the close of his administration, President Obama signed into law a measure that specifies access for inspectors general to agency information.
People
Procurement policy and the transition sweepstakes
While would-be Trump officials are lobbying for jobs, Steve Kelman makes the case for some fundamental policy priorities.
Cybersecurity
DHS cyber exec resigns
As new administration looms, Andy Ozment will exit the National Protection and Programs Directorate.
Cybersecurity
1B Yahoo Accounts Breached, Facebook Chats That Aren't Private and Ransomware You Share
Another busy week in Threatwatch, Nextgov's regularly updated index of cyber incidents.
Cybersecurity
You Don’t Need to Catch Hackers in the Act, but Cyber Attribution is Hard
Trump’s refusal to believe the Russian government was behind the DNC hacks is off base, but not as far as many think.
Cybersecurity
Hillary Clinton Says Putin Authorized DNC Hacking Because of 5-Year Grudge
It’s no secret Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hillary Clinton share a strained history.
Artificial Intelligence
Is Cybersecurity the Next Frontier for AI?
One contractor is chasing the federal market by investing more in cyber tech.
Cybersecurity
House Cyber Leader Calls for Special Cyber Committee
Hillary Clinton has endorsed a 9/11-style investigation into Russia election hacks.
People
South Carolina congressman is Trump's pick for OMB director
Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.), a fiscal hawk and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
Emerging Tech
Government and Technology Predictions for the New Year
Between the election, the internet of things attack, vehicle hacking, the takeoff of drones and billions of compromised emails, you almost couldn’t get away from the next big story.
Modernization
Army launches Digital Service branch
The U.S. Army has launched its own branch of the Defense Digital Service with the goal of updating recruiting software and other outdated Army platforms and systems.
Digital Government
FITARA Scorecards Could Better Reflect Progress, CIOs Say
In theory, the scorecards motivate agencies to perform better, but they may not always accurately capture much of the progress made.
Cybersecurity
Obama: 'We can't tell people what to do' on cyber
At a White House press conference, President Obama addressed ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid a larger discussion of Russia's role in hacking Democratic targets during the 2016 election.
People
Job satisfaction is rising at most agencies, but lags for IT workers
For the second year in a row, federal agencies saw employee happiness improve, but IT and cybersecurity specialists’ job satisfaction still lags behind the rest of government.
Cybersecurity
Former officials urge response to Russian hacking
As the Obama administration enters its last weeks, former national security officials say the president needs to punish Russia for interfering in the U.S. election.
Modernization
How to Make Donald Trump’s Phone Safe
The man who led the effort to let President Obama keep his BlackBerry says the best solution for Trump might be multiple devices.
Modernization
Why spectrum sharing is here to stay
The push to make more federally-owned spectrum available for commercial use will involve sharing, no way around it, according to the president's telecom advisor.
Ideas
Top Emerging Tech Every CIO Should Watch for in 2017
The risk of becoming irrelevant has never been greater. It’s the role of chief information officers to look beyond today's solutions and be ready for what lies ahead.
Emerging Tech