Modernization
Police Cloned Michigan Murder Victim’s Fingerprint that Unlocked his Phone
Cracking crime just got a lot more innovative.
Digital Government
3-D Printing a Better Prosthetic
Algorithms can be used to design cheap, perfect-fitting limbs, orthodontics and other accessories.
Emerging Tech
Watch SpaceX Test-Fire its Reusable Falcon 9 Rocket for the First Time Ever
Elon Musk’s space company has taken another key step toward
Cybersecurity
The Chip Card Transition in the US Has Been a Disaster
The chips are supposed to make your credit and debit cards more secure.
Digital Government
Russia Wanted to Be Caught, Says Company Waging War on DNC Hackers
That fits a pattern of increasing bold moves over the past year by the groups, which are also known as FANCY BEAR and COZY BEAR, one expert says.
Cybersecurity
White House: Cyber Competitions Could Solve Skills Shortage
Office of Science and Technology Policy experts think contests could help the White House raise awareness about job opportunities.
Cybersecurity
Video: Password Manager LastPass Fixes Security Flaw
Another reason to stay vigilant about password security.
Digital Government
GSA: ‘A Better Schedule 70’ Ahead
Much of GSA’s improvements to the largest, most widely used acquisition vehicle in government are a result of customer feedback.
Modernization
GSA digs into shared payroll system issues
The Unified Shared Services Management office is asking industry how it can improve the way agencies pay federal employees.
Emerging Tech
How Donald Trump Beat Reddit
His first Q&A on the site seemed free-wheeling and open to all, but it was actually obsessively controlled.
Cybersecurity
How synced can (and should) NSA and CIA be on cyber?
NSA and the CIA have revamped themselves in the past year. FCW asked officials how well Fort Meade and Langley are collaborating in cyberspace in pursuit of their separate missions.
Modernization
How end users can make or break an agency migration
IT modernization is a risky endeavor, and agencies too often overlook the human factor.
Cybersecurity
Should election systems be considered critical infrastructure?
Voting machines and the databases behind them don't clearly fall into any of DHS' categories of critical infrastructure, but some experts say that should change.
People
Feds being polled about equity issues
The Merit Systems Protection Board wants to know how agency employees view management and the challenges of their jobs.
Digital Government
Commerce Data Guru Announces Departure
In a post on Medium on Thursday evening, Tyrone Grandison, Commerce’s deputy chief data officer, announced his planned exit nearly exactly a year after he joined the agency.
Cybersecurity
Former USPS Worker Allegedly Ripped Credit Cards from Envelopes to Buy Designer Handbags, Cars
Financial Services // Government (U.S.) // California, United States
Cybersecurity
Paramedics Snapped Selfies with Unconscious Patients inside Ambulances
Government (U.S.) // Florida, United States
Cybersecurity
U.S. Citibank Employee Erases the Company's Servers, Crippling 110 Branches
Financial Services // United States
Emerging Tech