Digital Government
Industry Group to Senate: Don't Drag Your Feet on IT Modernization Bill
Failing to address the government’s legacy IT problem would be a major missed opportunity for the Senate, according to the head of a trade association.
Digital Government
Air Force Wants Help Finding 'Golden Nuggets' in Data
A new BAA seeks technology that helps with decision-making.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Thieves Swipe Cash from 20,000 UK Bank Accounts
Financial Services // United Kingdom
Digital Government
What it takes to review 650,000 emails
Although Donald Trump argued it wasn't possible to review 650,000 emails in eight days, cyber forensics experts said it's quite common.
Cybersecurity
China’s Bewildering New Cybersecurity Law Keeps Foreign Tech Firms Out of the Country
The law generally re-affirms the state’s commitment to controlling what technology is used within China’s borders and how it can collect information.
Acquisition
Innovation in government starts with being intentional
An industry leader argues that it's good to keep the "dinosaurs" on their toes.
People
Rudolph exits OMB cyber post
The Office of Management and Budget's Cyber and National Security Unit chief is leaving government service on Nov. 10.
Digital Government
Despite hype, level of election cyberthreats is uncertain
As Americans go to the polls to vote in a hotly contested election, federal officials will be behind the scenes watching for malicious cyber activity, even though there won't be much they can do in response.
Cybersecurity
Fewer OPM Hack Victims Must Re-Enroll in Protection Services Than Originally Estimated
Lawmakers express concern provider transition "may create confusion."
Cybersecurity
Scouting new vistas in mind-machine connections
IARPA and Sandia National Labs have joined forces to reverse-engineer the algorithms of the human mind.
Modernization
Trade group presses Congress on IT bill
Facing a short post-election congressional calendar, backers of an IT modernization bill are pushing for swift action.
Cybersecurity
The Next President Will Face a Cyber Crisis. Here's How to Handle It
The next president should focus on creating serious cyber strategies and game plans, experts tell Nextgov.
Cybersecurity
The Long and Winding Road Ahead for IoT Security
In one sense, the Mirai bots did the world a favor by attacking now.
Cybersecurity
Virus Shuts Down Hospitals, Microsoft and Google's Zero Day Spat, and the Shadow Brokers Resurface
It's just another week in Threatwatch.
Emerging Tech
Video: What's Next for the James Webb Space Telescope
The world's largest space telescope has hit a new milestone.
Emerging Tech
Federal Government Revises Its Big Plans for Little Tech
National Science and Technology Council updated its nanotechnology strategic plan this week.
Cybersecurity
UK Hospitals Cancel Operations Because of Computer Virus
Healthcare and Public Health // North Lincolnshire, England
Emerging Tech
Meet Piccolissimo, World’s Smallest Self-Powered Flying Robot
The device flies using directions from a handheld infrared device, similar to a TV remote control.
Digital Government