Cybersecurity
IG: OPM falling short on FISMA requirements
The latest audit by OPM's inspector general says the agency is regressing in its compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act.
People
The latest trends for federal telework
The Office of Personnel Management's annual report shows how agencies are measuring and managing telework -- and where better data is still needed.
Emerging Tech
Can Augmented Reality Save Jobs?
Senators at a congressional hearing seemed to think so.
Digital Government
Electronic Privacy Group Sues FBI Over Biometrics Information
The advocacy group argues the FBI is removing privacy safeguards on a massive biometrics database.
Emerging Tech
Army Secretary: We Need to Open Ourselves to All Innovation
When innovation serves the Army's mission, it should be embraced no matter where it comes from, Eric Fanning said.
Modernization
Video: Simple Ways to Protect Your Privacy
Keep your emails and your texts to yourself.
Cybersecurity
Senators Introduce Bill to Delay Expansion of FBI Hacking Powers
The bill, which will allow judges to issue hacking warrants outside their districts, will take effect Dec. 1 if it’s not delayed.
Digital Government
Justice Department issues 'smart gun' specs
After six months of talks with firearms firms, law enforcement and independent experts, DOJ officials unveil baseline requirements that could be applied to agency purchases.
People
Why the transition team needs to get moving at DOD
External and internal risks abound, and experts warn that "they’re not going to have time to fill the ranks before they're going to have to start dealing with these challenges."
Cybersecurity
Democrats Fear Further Russian Cyber Aggression After Election Hacks Curtail
House oversight ranking member Elijah Cummings, D-Md., seeks congressional investigation into Russian election meddling.
Digital Government
DIUX and RCO could get lost in transition
Despite DOD assertions that programs like DIUX and the RCO are too mature to be eliminated by the next administration, experts warn that could happen from benign neglect.
People
Surprises in store for political appointees
Political appointees from the private sector face a steep learning curve when joining the federal government.
Modernization
Cloud adoption slowed by culture, even with FedRAMP
Cloud adoption, some agency execs say, continues to be a slow and frustrating slog.
People
Trump teams begin meeting with federal agencies
President-elect Donald Trump has begun to deploy transition teams in three waves to meet with federal agencies.
Emerging Tech
Could the Fear of Weaponizing Internet of Things Devices Lead to a New Agency?
Several agencies including the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission and National Highway Traffic Security Administration already issue guidance over some aspects of the internet of things.
Cybersecurity
Democratic Senate Shuffle Could Aid Encryption Advocates on Intel Committee
Incoming ranking member Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., supports a committee to examine long-term encryption compromises.
Emerging Tech
The Future Is Here: Drones Are Delivering Domino’s Pizzas to Customers
It’s a brave new world—for pizza.
Digital Government