Modernization

Have a 'No Cloud' Policy? Here's Why That's Old Fashioned

Organizations that shy away from cloud service may be left behind, according to research report.

Digital Government

NASA Is Offering $30K to the Person Who Solves Its Space Poop Problem

Space travel presents scientists with seemingly infinite challenges.

Cybersecurity

Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team

Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.

People

Trump taps billionaires to lead Commerce

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Wilbur Ross and Todd Ricketts to fill the top two positions at the Commerce Department.

Cybersecurity

NDAA elevates Cyber Command

The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act calls for U.S. Cyber Command to be made a full combatant command, but the NSA/Cyber Command dual-hat leadership will remain, for now.

Cybersecurity

How agencies use social media to recruit the next workforce

Government agencies are looking to social media to directly engage with broad audiences, and believe that greater access to the cool aspects of government work can recruit the next workforce.

Emerging Tech

Video: Meet the Energy Department's Salmon Cannon

The salmon population is going to explode.

Modernization

EIS: The other transition

With a planned spring award of its multibillion-dollar, next-generation telecom contract, GSA wants to focus attention on another transition going on in government.

Cybersecurity

Obama names first-ever independent NSA watchdog

In 2014, Congress elevated the inspector general post at the National Security Agency to a presidential appointment. More than two years later, someone has finally been named to the job.

Cybersecurity

New Mirai Variant Targets Home Routers

Telecommunications // Germany

Ideas

How to Improve the Health of Your Agency's IT Portfolio

There is a long list of uncertainties for federal IT organizations given the upcoming administration transition.

Digital Government

In Silicon Valley, Savvy Founders Are Networking All Around Town by Driving for Uber and Lyft

As more companies crowd into San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and the road from to idea to venture financing gets harder, the startup hustle is getting even more challenging.

Digital Government

High-Tech Innovation Is Happening in More Places Than You Think

And federal funding should match the the economy’s diaspora, according to a newly released ITIF report.

Cybersecurity

McCaul wants to tighten oversight of DHS

Entering his final term as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul hopes to sharpen his panel's legislative control over DHS.

Digital Government

Riding This Self-Driving Scooter Could Mean You’d Never Have to Walk Again

The scooter works both indoors and outdoors.

Digital Government

An eye-opening visit to a citizen service center in China

It's easy to assume the United States is leading the way on digitally serving the citizen. Steve Kelman argues that confidence is misplaced.

Cybersecurity

DHS CISO: Cyber Needs Continuous Investment In Next Administration

A senior cyber official doesn't expect the transition to disrupt cyber commitments.

Digital Government

NASA Is Engineering Calorie-Dense Food Bars to Feed Astronauts Bound for Mars

These aren’t your kitchen cabinet granola bars.

Cybersecurity

Updated Intel Bill Mandates FBI Report on Cyber Recruiting

The mandate comes amid a debate over expanded FBI hacking powers.

Emerging Tech

DHS Awards 13 Companies Spots on Agile Contracting Vehicle

The long-awaited FLASH program is here.