Digital Government
Nextgov Event: The State of Federal IT Contracting
Nextgov and Defense One will host Jeff Koses, GSA’s senior procurement executive – considered one of the leading drivers behind Alliant 2’s unique data-driven approach to contracting, among others.
Emerging Tech
Watchdog: FBI Facial Recognition May Not Be Accurate
A new GAO report examined the Interstate Photo System, with more than 30 million photos, and the FBI’s face recognition capability.
Cybersecurity
Oversight Lawmakers Demand Overdue Data Security Plan from Census
The Government Accountability Office says cybersecurity is a “critical” challenge for the agency.
Digital Government
Nextgov Event: Data, Analytics and a World of Possibilities
The June 23 event will feature officials with some of the best use cases and practices for using data to improve the business of government.
Digital Government
There Is No Such Thing as Private Data
If you need credit or a place to live, companies may try to persuade you to give up even the most intimate information in your social media accounts.
Modernization
One year after outage, MSPB shakes up tech shop
The Merit Systems Protection Board is reassigning its long-serving CIO in the wake of a systems outage that continues to ripple through the agency.
Digital Government
Air Force Wants New Plane to Replace A-10, Fight ISIS
Generals float idea of new CAS aircraft — and beyond that, an “arsenal plane” or “flying Coke machine.”
Cybersecurity
Sen. Sessions wants fingerprints for visitors entering and exiting the U.S.
Biometric identity data for a visa entry and exit system should boil down to fingerprints, says the chairman of a Senate immigration subcommittee.
Digital Government
You’ve Heard of the DATA Act. Now, Get Ready for the EDIT Act.
The Establishing Digital Interactive Transparency Act would require congressional bills posted online to include a “track changes-style system”showing all the tweaks made to legislation as it makes its way through Congress.
Modernization
6 steps to creating a hybrid integration strategy
A successful plan for using public and private cloud-based technology requires flexibility and an understanding of current and future needs.
Cybersecurity
ISIS-linked hacker pleads guilty to targeting feds
A Kosovar named Ardit Ferizi stole the personally identifiable information of over 1,000 U.S. military and federal personnel, authorities said.
Cybersecurity
Is DHS cyber info-sharing ready for prime time?
Recent cybersecurity law is supposed to provide a voluntary framework for easy information sharing between government and private companies, but some DHS programs are experiencing early real-world hitches.
Cybersecurity
Thousands of Security Cameras in the US Can Easily Be Hacked
Many people never change the default passwords on their cameras or even go through the hassle of adding a password.
Cybersecurity
Why should feds care about blockchain?
Federal standards setters can't predict how blockchain might serve government ends, but secure voting, health records and identity management are possible applications.
Cybersecurity
Brennan warns on encryption
In public testimony, CIA Director John Brennan cautioned lawmakers on how terrorists and other malefactors are taking advantage of commercial encryption tools.
Digital Government
How a GPS Glitch Can Change the Taste of Your Salad
Much of the automated world depends on satellites. When one has a problem, it can cause startling butterfly effects.
Modernization
NARA Official: Hardest Part of Cloud Transition is Verifying Security
Convincing shareholders that data stored offsite is still secure is a challenge, Marlon Andrews said.
Cybersecurity
Now You Can Tell Trump or Clinton How to Handle Hackers
The national cybersecurity commission is taking ideas from experts.
Digital Government