Digital Government
NTIA: The internet of things doesn't need new rules
The National Telecommunications and Information Agency offers its take on how to foster the emerging technological ecosystem known as the internet of things.
Acquisition
What to make of the Alliant 2 protest rulings
With the pre-award protests all resolved in GSA's favor, is the $50 billion IT services contract now bulletproof?
Modernization
Microsoft cloud gets Pentagon's top security rating
Microsoft's Azure and Office 365 cloud offerings have earned a provisional authority to operate certification at Level 5, the highest security level for unclassified information.
Modernization
If You Want Affordable Internet in Africa, Move to a Country on the Coast
In sub-Saharan Africa, a major obstacle that keeps millions from achieving universal digital access is geographical location.
Digital Government
Why Is Obama Expanding Surveillance Powers Right Before He Leaves Office?
It could be to prevent Trump from extending them even more.
Digital Government
Defense Secretary Nominee Cautions Against ‘Stumbling’ into Cyberwar
James Mattis also said he was “philosophically OK” with elevating U.S. Cyber Command into a unified command, promising to give the matter his personal attention.
Cybersecurity
Pompeo Pledges to Give Trump the Straight Dope on Cyber Threats
The CIA nominee expressed high confidence in the intelligence community’s conclusions about Russian hacking.
Digital Government
The Drones of ISIS
Islamic State fighters are launching an ever-wider assortment of deadly drones, even as their UAV factories come under heavy attack.
Modernization
DARPA Wants Troops to Access Multiple Security Classifications From One Device
New software could help troops share data in a secure way.
Digital Government
Video: This Gadget Could Keep You Safe During Assault
Personal safety goes high-tech.
Modernization
To Hide Dismal Reality of Flying, Airlines Try Virtual Reality on Passengers
Better entertainment options could distract cramped passengers from the pains of traveling economy.
Digital Government
Outgoing DOD CIO Defends Pentagon's IT Modernization Efforts
DOD CIO Terry Halvorsen announced his retirement and defended the Joint Information Environment and the Joint Regional Security Stacks.
Cybersecurity
Can government alone protect cyberspace?
A former White House cyber specialist argues that government will be overwhelmed if it has to tackle threats alone.
Digital Government
Dickerson to Congress: USDS is delivering results
The U.S. Digital Services' report to Congress details 2016 accomplishments across government.
Artificial Intelligence
Don’t Want a Robot to Steal Your Job? Be Creative
Cheap computing power and rapidly advancing AI mean that machines already outperform us on tasks that involve retaining, processing and repeating rule-based information.
Cybersecurity
OPM Debuts Cyber Careers Site
It's part of a push to remedy the federal government's cyber talent shortage.
People
Cyber plays small role in cordial Mattis hearing
The Senate panel reviewing the nomination of James Mattis, a retired Marine general, to head the Defense Department focused on strategic threats and agency priorities, including Russia, nuclear modernization, the Pentagon budget and to a small extent, cyber.
Cybersecurity
Why risk management is critical in cybersecurity
The concept of cybersecurity as a risk management problem is taking root in corporate boardrooms as well as inside government agencies.
Modernization