Digital Government
3 Lessons to Be a Bold Government Leader
Feds have good reasons for sticking with the status quo. But lack of action also has consequences.
Digital Government
Data-Theft Arrest Shows Insider Threat Remains Despite Post-Snowden Security Improvements
The case of the NSA contractor arrested this week shows the intelligence community has much further to go in stopping insider threats.
Emerging Tech
What If Virtual Reality Can Make Us Better Citizens?
Researchers are studying how the technology can help us build empathy and change our personal behavior.
Cybersecurity
Top US Officials Say Russia 'Authorized' DNC Hacks
"These thefts and disclosures are intended to interfere with the U.S. election process," said a statement from DHS and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Modernization
Video: What Chatting in Virtual Reality Looks Like
Oculus could change the way we do conference calls.
Digital Government
Haven't Sold To Government Before? DARPA Still Might Buy Your Tech
The Pentagon's R&D agency is just one of many groups chasing companies that have so far focused on commercial business.
Cybersecurity
DHS, ODNI blame Russia for election-season hacks
In a joint statement, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security attributed several high-profile hacks on political targets to Russia.
Digital Government
Snow leaves top job at 18F
Aaron Snow is stepping down as Executive Director of 18F, but plans to return as a key advisor to the incoming Technology Transformation Service commissioner.
Digital Government
The Global Economic Damage of Internet Blackouts
Last year, the world economy lost at least $2.4 billion when governments intentionally shut down their countries’ networks.
Digital Government
Shooting for Space, to Make Life Better on Earth
Elaine Flowers Duncan, an engineer at NASA, talks about what drew her to rocket science.
Modernization
Air Force has biggest cloud contract in 2016
The Air Force, Justice Department, Agriculture Department and DHS led the way on cloud contracting in fiscal 2016, according to a Deltek analysis.
Acquisition
OFPP releases category management draft proposal
A draft circular would institutionalize category management practices as standard operating procedure for federal procurement.
Acquisition
RCO speeds through startup phase
The Army’s new Rapid Capabilities Office fast-tracks its own startup as it seeks to close technological gaps on the modern battlefield.
Modernization
Senators want FCC inquiry into Stingray use
Several Democratic senators sent a letter asking the FCC to determine whether law enforcement agencies' use of cell-site simulators is disrupting regular phone service.
Ideas
4 Fundamentals of an Effective Cloud Access Security Broker
A new type of cloud security solution can help the federal government to protect sensitive information residing in cloud environments.
Digital Government
US Army’s Next Drone May Fit in a Soldier’s Pocket
The service could start buying palm-sized UAVs to complement its Pumas and Ravens as soon as 2018, according to one official.
Emerging Tech
3D-Printed Rhino Horns Will Be Ready in Two Years, But Will They Save the Rhinos?
Africa’s wild rhinos are in danger of going extinct within the next two decades if demand for their horns keeps up.
Digital Government
Assessing the Obama Administration’s Tech Legacy
Experts weigh in on how the administration handled privacy, cybersecurity and other technology issues.
Modernization