Digital Government
Preparing policy for AI-driven tech
A new White House report is aimed at boosting the development of artificial intelligence technology in the U.S.
Emerging Tech
Barack Obama’s Plan For the US to Go to Mars is Six Years Old and Still a Work in Progress
Will it ever be accomplished?
Cybersecurity
White House weighs response to alleged Russia hacks
The Obama administration might retaliate against Russia for alleged hacks on political targets, while DHS advises state and local governments to shore up election system security.
Ideas
Why Defense Contractors Should Embrace Insider Threat Requirements
Contractors should embrace government’s new cybersecurity standards.
Digital Government
Even the US Military Is Looking at Blockchain Technology—to Secure Nuclear Weapons
Blockchain technology has been slow to gain adoption in non-financial contexts, but it could turn out to have invaluable military applications.
Digital Government
One Tech CEO’s Ingenious Idea to Get Workers to Stop Feeling Guilty for Going to the Doctor
Even at the most progressive companies, many employees worry that they will be judged or penalized if they take time off for a routine check-up.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO Unveils Plans to ‘Proportionally’ Protect Data, Create a Cyber Mascot
As the first White House chief information security officer, Greg Touhill expects to withstand the administration change.
Digital Government
Customer Service Matters in the Intelligence Community, Too
A National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency directorate has been working on how to best deliver its products under what can sometimes be critical time pressures.
Modernization
Pentagon IT service consolidation nears the finish line
The Pentagon's joint IT service is borrowing cultural elements often associated with social media companies to advance its IT modernization push, but not without resistance.
People
Sen. Hatch dives into the FAR
A key Senate committee wants to hear from vendors about how well agencies are following IT procurement rules.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Can Listen In on Your Skype Calls
A security researcher found a way to “piggyback” on video chats, and it’s very hard to detect.
People
Kerry seeks talent boost from Silicon Valley
Secretary of State John Kerry called on the technology industry for help with staffing and ideas for the agency's Global Engagement Center.
Cybersecurity
New federal CISO is in it for the long haul
U.S. Chief Information Security Officer Greg Touhill said he doesn't plan on going anywhere come January and is moving to improve federal cybersecurity awareness and coordination.
Digital Government
Ebook: Customer Experience Focused: Why The Government Needs to Prioritize Customers
In this eBook, we’ll explore what government gets right and wrong in customer service, and how some agencies are putting customers first in an effort to better meet their missions.
Acquisition
New DOD health record to go live in February
After schedule delays, the Department of Defense plans to deploy its new electronic health record at Fairchild Air Force Base in early 2017.
People
A bipartisan proposal for performance management in the next administration
Steve Kelman applauds a new report, and its potential for pushing smart management under the next president.
Cybersecurity