Cybersecurity
Spy Agency To Pilot Insider-Threat Hunting Tech
NGA intends to sole-source a contract for technology that analyzes employees' text.
Emerging Tech
Video: How the Energy Department Is Enabling the Wind Plant of Tomorrow
From atmosphere to electrons
Cybersecurity
British Airways Computer Glitch Delays Thousands of Passengers
It wasn’t the world’s favorite airline today.
Digital Government
Did Clinton Officials Obstruct Justice? House Oversight Asks Court For Review
Rep. Jason Chaffetz sent two letters calling for investigation of deleted emails.
Modernization
Report: Cloud's long shadow darkens prospects for on-prem systems
New research from Forrester shows cloud technology use exceeding predictions, with revenue topping $200 billion by the start of the next decade.
Cybersecurity
Where do Clinton and Trump stand on tech?
A new report from ITIF shows that Hillary Clinton has articulated more detailed policy positions on cybersecurity and innovation than has Republican rival Donald Trump.
Cybersecurity
States name members of election security group
Four secretaries of state are joining DHS' Election Infrastructure Cybersecurity Working Group.
Digital Government
Obama backs 15 of 18 VA commission recommendations
The Veterans Affairs' Commission on Care report includes a recommendation to add a CIO post at the Veterans Health Administration.
Cybersecurity
Obama looks to avoid cyber arms race
After meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of G-20 conference, President Barack Obama said he does not want a "Wild, Wild West" scenario when it comes to cyber.
Digital Government
Why the US Still Can't Track Visitors Who Overstay Their Visas
Proposed “entry-exit” systems seem simple but have succumbed to real-world complications.
Cybersecurity
Millions of Stolen Last.fm Passwords Have Been Decrypted. These Are the Top 50
Remembering a strong password is difficult
Modernization
A sobering take on government contractors
Steve Kelman shares a longtime executive's less-than-rosy report on federal IT.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Steal Dropbox Credentials, Infect IoT Devices and Exploit Apple OS
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Biggest Benefit of Going Paperless? Saving on Salaries
Agencies should take the long view when determining whether to digitize a process, according to a new report.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX’s Lost Rocket Could Upset Global Merger and Delay America’s Human Spaceflight Plans
The fire that burst from the top stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket did more than melt aluminum and crack carbon fiber.
Cybersecurity
5 Steps To Make US Elections Less Hackable
As shadowy actors work to hack U.S. elections, a few simple steps could make electronic voting more secure, says one expert.
Digital Government