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
Why the Government Needs Cyber Translators
Not all the skills cyber pros need are technical.
Artificial Intelligence
Britain’s Most Hated Bank is Rolling Out a Robot Teller That Shows Empathy
The Royal Bank of Scotland plans to unveil its new artificial intelligence system, known as “Luvo,” by the end of the year.
Digital Government
Tired of Changing Your Password? Security Fatigue is a Thing
People are tired of updating their passwords.
Modernization
Why Google Is Building Its Own Phones Now
The company wants to beat Apple at its own game.
Digital Government
This Map Shows the Explosive Growth of Underwater Cables That Power the Global Internet
Despite decades of growth, demand for more and faster internet connections continues to skyrocket.
Ideas
3 Steps to Implement an Insider Threat Program
Defense contractors will need to have written insider threat program plans by the end of November.
Cybersecurity
FBI arrests contractor for stealing secrets
The FBI arrested a Maryland contractor and charged him with stealing national security data.
Digital Government
Pentagon advisory board rolls out innovation plan
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Advisory Board says bureaucratic and other barriers prevent the spread of existing innovation across the military.
Cybersecurity
Mayorkas plans exit from DHS
Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a leading advocate of cybersecurity information sharing between industry and government, will retire at the end of October.
Emerging Tech
GAO Gives Congress Emerging Tech Handbook
The 100-page report dives into big data, analytics, artificial intelligence and the internet of things.
Cybersecurity
Yahoo Responds to Email Scanning Program
Calls the report that it built a program to scan all its users' incoming email "misleading"
Acquisition
SEWP to pilot 'CIO Portal' for purchasing data
NASA's big contract vehicle plans to give more purchase data to agency CIOs and other top-level managers.
Cybersecurity
Army cyber advances in the face of policy challenges
The Army Cyber Command has seen substantial growth in the past three years, including launching 42 cyber mission teams, but it still faces policy limitations on deploying and using cyber capabilities.
Emerging Tech
Uber’s Self-Driving Cars Already Getting Into Scrapes on the Streets of Pittsburgh
One-way roads are tricky.
Cybersecurity