Digital Government
Trump’s New Chief Digital Officer is Already Gone
Gerrit Lansing made the move to the White House in January after serving as the Republican National Committee’s chief digital officer since 2015.
Digital Government
18F Wants to Change the Rules, Not Break Them, Leader Says
Part of hacking government includes finding policies and regulations that are barriers, Technology Transformation Service Commissioner Rob Cook said.
Emerging Tech
You Have More Time To Tell Government How To Use Internet of Things
NTIA is extending the deadline for comment on a report it published on connected technology.
Digital Government
Mattis Wants Pentagon's New Acquisition Roles Defined
The defense secretary is focused on cost effectiveness and efficiency throughout the department.
Cybersecurity
The proper perspectives on defending against insider threats
The National Industrial Security Policy Operating Manual is a solid start, but agencies and contractors can't approach this as a compliance exercise.
Cybersecurity
About that plan to collect passwords at the border...
Never mind privacy concerns -- FCW's cartoonist notes the real challenge for DHS.
Digital Government
The Man Who Led the Syrian Train-and-Equip Effort Wants A Cultural Translation App
The complex, delicate missions of today and tomorrow need a better way to bring fused intelligence to operators.
Cybersecurity
Expired Security Certificates Locked DHS Employees Out of Network
The agency is checking other expirations to avoid other hiccups, an official said.
Cybersecurity
Border drones and aerostats need better coordination
Although Customs and Border Protection coordinates its airborne border surveillance aircraft with other agencies, it needs to refine some specifics, according to a GAO report.
Artificial Intelligence
We Tested Bots Like Siri and Alexa to See Who Would Stand Up for Herself in the Face of Sexual Harassment
Digital assistants have to deal with a lot.
Cybersecurity
Tech firms, privacy groups slam DHS password collection plan
A combination of tech companies and civil liberties groups oppose DHS Secretary John Kelly's suggestion that border officials could collect social media passwords as a condition for entry.
Modernization
Countries With the World’s Fastest Mobile Internet
Some places clock over 30 megabits per second on average.
Cybersecurity
States balk at election system move by DHS
A group of state officials formally opposed the DHS critical infrastructure designation for election systems and want it rescinded.
Acquisition
Updates from the procurement innovation front
Steve Kelman checks in on some of his favorite examples of shaking up the government status quo.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX’s Self-Landing Rocket is a Flying Robot Great at Math
Landing spacecraft is fundamental to exploring our solar system.
Modernization
Video: These Apps Will Help You Find a Parking Spot
Avoid circling around the block for 20 minutes.
Cybersecurity
Trade Groups: Other Countries Might Mirror DHS' Social Media Vetting For Travelers, And That's a Cyberthreat
DHS Secretary John Kelly's suggestion that foreign travelers may be required to hand over their social media accounts could violate privacy and cybersecurity standards, several trade groups have said.
Cybersecurity
DHS Advisory Group Approves Data Breach Notification Best Practices
Advisers wanted to ensure the notifications aren’t mistaken for phishing attempts.
Digital Government
Why Some Apps Use Fake Progress Bars
Designers use “benevolent deception” to trick users into trusting the system.
Cybersecurity