Cybersecurity
DOJ defends new cyber snooping regulations
The Justice Department said changes to criminal rules will help catch pedophiles and cybercriminals, but privacy advocates say the rules are a dangerous expansion of government hacking powers.
Digital Government
FAA should examine near-space vehicles, GAO says
GAO has told the FAA to take a look at how it might regulate near-space vehicles as commercialization of the last frontier continues.
Digital Government
NARA names new FOIA ombudsman
Alina Semo, a veteran litigator at the National Archives and the Justice Department, will take over as director of the Office of Government Information Services.
Acquisition
Is GSA doing enough about contractor tax-delinquents?
A House committee wants the General Services Administration to ensure that its primary contractor database contains accurate information on companies that are delinquent on their taxes.
Cybersecurity
A Website That Gives You Points as It Spies on You
Click, and a calm voice explains how easy it is to follow your cursor’s every move.
Modernization
U.S. Transcom looks to make cloud less risky
The United States Transportation Command is seeking industry and academic partners to study the risks and rewards of moving to the cloud.
People
Donald Trump's management agenda
The president-elect has hinted at his management priorities. Alan Balutis pulls all those clues into one place.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Turn ATMs into Piggybanks and Customer Databases into High-End Smartphones
This week's cyber crimes require some in real-life accomplishes to finish up tasks.
Artificial Intelligence
Fact Check: 2016 Government and Tech Predictions
Revisiting predictions from January.
Digital Government
Donald Trump’s FCC Appointments Are Great News for Your Cable Provider, Awful News for Netflix
The reins of the agency will now be held by staunch net-neutrality opponents.
Cybersecurity
Tech Transformation Service Invites Citizens to Test Its Security
18F's parent organization won't pursue legal action against researchers who find vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
Think Tank To Trump: Dump USDS
ITIF also recommended creating working capital funds within agencies for IT modernization.
Emerging Tech
Video: How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Space
The turkey may be dry, but it's out of this world.
Cybersecurity
Election Security Expert Urges Paper Trail Audit
A recount in key states will ensure the election wasn’t influenced by cyber meddling and dissuade future election hacks, J. Alex Halderman says.
Digital Government
People Censor Themselves Online for Fear of Being Harassed
New research reveals when tech companies don't police abuse, it can put a damper on free speech.
Ideas
How to Stop Insider Threats from Departing Employees
If you don’t have an insider threat prevention program in place already, follow these immediate steps going forward.
Cybersecurity
Bitcoin and Blockchain Seem More and More like Solutions Looking for a Problem
The bitcoin and blockchain world is in a bit of an investment slump.
Emerging Tech