Digital Government
States still seek answers on election tech
State officials are still pushing for answers from DHS on critical infrastructure designation. DHS wants to talk.
Digital Government
Chaffetz bills would outlaw warrantless stingray use
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) introduced two bills that would rein in law enforcement's use of technologies that tracking users via their mobile phones.
People
DISA CTO to retire
David Mihelcic spent the final 19 years of his government career with the Defense Information Systems Agency.
Digital Government
Big names missing from $5B Army hardware contract
It looks like several incumbents failed to make the grade as the Army has made awards for the third iteration of its $5 billion Army Desktop and Mobile Computing contract.
Digital Government
How to Teach a Car a Traffic Sign
Before self-driving vehicles can truly operate autonomously, they’ll need to master Street Sign 101. They might be almost there.
Cybersecurity
New York DA to Trump: Have Our Backs Against Cop-proof Encryption
New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance advocated a congressional ban on cop-proof encryption, but legislation never got off the ground.
Modernization
The future is mobile
How to balance cybersecurity threats and demographic trends in the federal workforce.
Modernization
I’ll Never Bring My Phone on an International Flight Again—Neither Should You
All the security in the world can’t save you if someone has physical possession of your phone or laptop.
Digital Government
Hatch's Innovation Plan: Reform H-1B Program, Protect Federal IT
The Utah senator plans to advocate for bringing in high-skilled immigrants who want to stay in the United States.
Artificial Intelligence
Outgoing DOD CIO: 'There's Still A Lot of Work To Do'
Terry Halvorsen expects AI to play a greater role in cybersecurity soon.
Cybersecurity
Why there's no one deterrent for cyber
Policymakers need to stop looking for a silver bullet deterrence model for cyber and recognize the complexity of the threats, say current and former officials.
Modernization
Video: Eliminate Keys With a Smart Lock
The internet of everything extends to your front door.
Emerging Tech
How a Flooded Data Center Sparked a Cloud Migration Effort
Agencies need to know their inventory and infrastructure before they start migrating, the SBA CIO said.
Artificial Intelligence
By Sparring With AlphaGo, Researchers Learn How an Algorithm Thinks
Even the smartest humans miss patterns that computers see instantly.
Cybersecurity
Failed SBINet offers lessons for border wall oversight
With a failed billion-dollar DHS project in mind, the agency's inspector general said he will audit the southern border wall project repeatedly as it is built.
People
Prime time for the Data Act?
Some early signs suggest that the implementation of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act could become a policy priority in the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
FBI to private sector: work with us
The FBI is looking for more cooperation from industry and private businesses to identify and mitigate cyberthreats.
Cybersecurity