Digital Government
US Army’s Next Drone May Fit in a Soldier’s Pocket
The service could start buying palm-sized UAVs to complement its Pumas and Ravens as soon as 2018, according to one official.
Emerging Tech
3D-Printed Rhino Horns Will Be Ready in Two Years, But Will They Save the Rhinos?
Africa’s wild rhinos are in danger of going extinct within the next two decades if demand for their horns keeps up.
Digital Government
Assessing the Obama Administration’s Tech Legacy
Experts weigh in on how the administration handled privacy, cybersecurity and other technology issues.
Modernization
Video: Keep Facebook Messages Private Using End-to-End Encryption
You can also set a timer for messages to expire.
Digital Government
How Publicly Posting Data Can Cut Through Red Tape
U.S. Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil said federal open data is in the beta stages.
Digital Government
Here’s How Countries Like China, Russia Control Online Dissent
Look at the physical systems that make up internet infrastructure, and you find a network that is a lot more centralized than you might think.
Cybersecurity
Insulin Pump Vulnerability Lets Attackers Remotely Administer Dose
Healthcare and Public Health
Digital Government
White House Expands Employment, Housing Data Effort
Fitbit, LinkedIn and other companies are collaborating on the Opportunity Project.
Emerging Tech
A Mechanic Faces the Age of the Self-Driving Car
Joe Sevart, an auto technician turned business owner in Kansas City, Missouri, talks about the future of servicing more advanced vehicles.
Digital Government
DHS Deputy Secretary Announces Move to Private Sector
Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced he will leave the agency at the end of October.
People
What the next administration needs to do about the workforce
Through consultations with industry and government, ACT-IAC came up with both short- and long-term actions the next administration should take to solve federal workforce problems, particularly in the IT sphere.
Cybersecurity
White House official: Cyberthreats continue to multiply
A senior homeland security adviser said cyberthreats are figuring more prominently in the president's daily security briefing.
Modernization
HHS hones in on IT priorities
In the waning days of the administration, HHS continues to focus on four key goals.
People
Finding ways to make federal employees want to stay
Agencies are emphasizing engagement and adding performance incentives to make government careers more attractive to the next generation of employees.
People
One size fits all?
Steve Kelman argues that acquisition professionals need more room for discretion, not less.
Modernization
USGS expands sensor network to track monster hurricane
The USGS is building out a sensor network in states where Hurricane Matthew is expected to have its biggest impact, to help weather and emergency officials monitor the storm's vital signs in real time.
Cybersecurity
NSA Contractor Charged with Stealing Classified Materials
A Maryland man has been charged with unauthorized removal and retention of top secret/SCI materials.
Cybersecurity
Private Companies Shouldn’t Be The Ones Crying ‘State-Sponsored Hack!’
If the U.S. government doesn't start officially attributing cyberattacks, it risks losing control of the narrative and evolving legal norms.
Cybersecurity