Digital Government
DHS vague on rules for election aid, say states
State election officials had more questions than answers after a Department of Homeland Security presentation on the designation of election systems as critical U.S. infrastructure.
Digital Government
McCaul describes a bleak cyber landscape
The U.S. is losing the cyber war, the House Homeland Security chairman says. Better network defense, offensive capabilities, information sharing and an improved workforce are needed in order to prevail.
People
Pentagon IT veteran installed as acting NSC chief
Lt. Gen. Joseph Keith Kellogg (Ret.) has taken over as acting national security adviser in the wake of the sudden resignation of Michael Flynn.
Modernization
CIOs: Telecom transition can spur IT modernization
The move to a new $50 billion federal telecommunications contract should support transition to new IT services, official say.
People
How the hiring freeze targets millennials
The government desperately needs younger talent to replace an aging workforce, and experts say that a freeze on hiring doesn't help.
Acquisition
After the award: How to make contracts deliver
A recent roundtable discussion found strong consensus that agencies and industry must team up to improve communication, collaboration and trust.
Modernization
A Surreal Trip to a Domain-Names Conference
… where misspelled URLs are auctioned off for tens of thousands of dollars.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers’ Personal Devices Need Better Security, House Member Says
The letter from Rep. Ted Lieu also urges speedier cyber training for House employees.
Digital Government
Trump's Smartphone Habits Worried Lawmakers Before Mar-a-Lago
Lawmakers already had questions about the administration's security practices.
Modernization
It’s Looking More Likely That the Next iPhone Will Have Wireless Charging
One of the most annoying things about smartphones is that they never last as long as we need them to.
Digital Government
A NASA Engineer Was Required to Unlock his Phone at the Border
A U.S.-born scientist was detained at the Houston airport until he gave customs agents the passcode to his work-issued device.
Cybersecurity
Water Treatment Plant Hack Kicks Off RSA Conference
A new survey finds cyber anxiety high during the Trump administration.
Modernization
Video: This Smart Device Controls Your Stove to Prevent House Fires
This device stops that stir-fry before it ignites.
Acquisition
VA moves ahead with homegrown scheduling IT
The Department of Veterans Affairs will test an internally developed scheduling module at primary care sites nationwide to see if it's ready to service the entire agency.
Cybersecurity
A Rising Trend in Hacking: Locking Your Files and Charging You to Get Them Back
A report identified 638.2 million unique ransomware attempts in 2016.
Digital Government
Oracle Has Now Spent Seven Years Claiming That Google Plagiarized its Code
The company filed another appeal yesterday in its never-ending lawsuit.
Digital Government
GSA moves one step closer to replacing DUNS
The General Services Administration released an RFI looking for input on an open numbering system for federal procurement.
Digital Government
An Algae That Survived Two Years in Outer Space May Hold the Secret to Growing Food on Mars
Algae produce proteins and oxygen, both key ingredients for surviving once humans leave the blue planet.
Modernization