Modernization
Cloud security: Learning to trust the facts
The cloud can often exceed the security of an on-premises or legacy data center. Here's why.
Cybersecurity
Federal Government Expects to Bring on 3,500 More Cyber Pros by 2017
The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy was characterized as a first step toward building a sustainable pipeline of government and industry data security talent that will last well into the future.
Cybersecurity
HHS issues ransomware guidance
The Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance on how health privacy law should guide responses to ransomware attacks.
People
Census seeks CTO
With Avi Bender's departure to lead a data push at another Commerce Department component, the Census Bureau needs a new tech leader ahead of the 2020 headcount.
People
Why open source is a draw for job candidates
The chance to work with open-source technologies can help federal agencies attract top IT professionals.
Digital Government
Air Force wants to leap ahead in quantum computing
Quantum computing could be a competitive advantage for the U.S. military, and the Air Force Research Lab wants to keep pace.
Cybersecurity
DHS pushes for more cyber experts in the field
Local is the key for critical infrastructure protection, and DHS wants more cybersecurity advisers out in communities talking to providers.
Ideas
What’s Key to Driving Better Citizen Experience?
There are three important, early considerations in developing initiatives to elevate the citizen customer experience.
Cybersecurity
White House accelerates cyber hiring
The federal government is looking to add 3,500 more cyber and IT workers by January 2017.
Cybersecurity
Pokemon Go Can Read Your Emails and View Your Search History if You Log in With Google
Gotta catch 'em all... and give them all your data.
Emerging Tech
18F's Second Project Under Agile BPA: Citizen Logins
The tech consultancy wants to work with a vendor on identity management.
Digital Government
Silicon Valley’s Co-Working Boom Is No Cure For its Crushing Loneliness
In a city where every coffee shop has high-speed Wi-Fi, why has co-working taken off?
Emerging Tech
Treasury Says It Needs Some New Security Features for Next-Gen Money
The anti-counterfeit markers will be visible to the naked eye and detectable by special tools, according to a pre-solicitation notice.
Digital Government
New HHS CIO to Focus on Cyber
Beth Anne Killoran will direct projects related to cybersecurity and privacy protection.
Digital Government
GSA Starts Search for New Technology Transformation Service Commissioner
Candidates must have a blend of tech bonafides, business acumen and team-building skills.
Digital Government
Military Robotics Makers See a Future for Armed Police Robots
As military-grade robotics get cheaper and more capable, someone will arm them and put them on American streets.
Modernization
Will the Government Go for Pokemon Go?
The new augmented reality app is a feat of data-mapping technology.
Digital Government
IG: FDIC ill-equipped to identify major cyber incidents
A pair of inspector general reports paints a gloomy picture of IT security at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Digital Government