Cybersecurity

Obama names first-ever independent NSA watchdog

In 2014, Congress elevated the inspector general post at the National Security Agency to a presidential appointment. More than two years later, someone has finally been named to the job.

Cybersecurity

New Mirai Variant Targets Home Routers

Telecommunications // Germany

Ideas

How to Improve the Health of Your Agency's IT Portfolio

There is a long list of uncertainties for federal IT organizations given the upcoming administration transition.

Digital Government

In Silicon Valley, Savvy Founders Are Networking All Around Town by Driving for Uber and Lyft

As more companies crowd into San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and the road from to idea to venture financing gets harder, the startup hustle is getting even more challenging.

Digital Government

High-Tech Innovation Is Happening in More Places Than You Think

And federal funding should match the the economy’s diaspora, according to a newly released ITIF report.

Cybersecurity

McCaul wants to tighten oversight of DHS

Entering his final term as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul hopes to sharpen his panel's legislative control over DHS.

Digital Government

An eye-opening visit to a citizen service center in China

It's easy to assume the United States is leading the way on digitally serving the citizen. Steve Kelman argues that confidence is misplaced.

Cybersecurity

DHS CISO: Cyber Needs Continuous Investment In Next Administration

A senior cyber official doesn't expect the transition to disrupt cyber commitments.

Digital Government

NASA Is Engineering Calorie-Dense Food Bars to Feed Astronauts Bound for Mars

These aren’t your kitchen cabinet granola bars.

Cybersecurity

Updated Intel Bill Mandates FBI Report on Cyber Recruiting

The mandate comes amid a debate over expanded FBI hacking powers.

Emerging Tech

Video: Inside the Technology of an Amazon Warehouse

This 360-degree video shows off the company's robotic systems.

Digital Government

Air Force launches Defense Technology Accelerator

The Air Force is launching a technology accelerator program as part of a new effort to reform acquisition procedures and rapidly field commercial technology to address military needs.

Digital Government

New 18F rules for bug hunters

The General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Service spelled out exactly how it wants security researchers to report vulnerabilities found on a variety of government systems.

Modernization

IT, cyber challenges loom for next administration

Big data, modernization and other issues will link the incoming and outgoing administrations.

Cybersecurity

San Francisco Subway Responds to Ransomware with Free Rides

Transportation // San Francisco, U.S.

Cybersecurity

DHS opens up infrastructure protection program

DHS wants innovators to help address cybersecurity in the financial sector.

Digital Government

Microsoft’s HoloLens Headset Will Allow Real Tank Operators to See the Battlefield Outside

The 360-degree view extends over 300 meters.

Emerging Tech

Inside Google Jigsaw, the Powerful Tech Incubator That Could Reshape Geopolitics

The world’s second-most valuable corporation is trying to influence international affairs.