Digital Government
Agency CIOs Undercount ‘High-Risk’ IT Projects, GAO Says
CIOs are not adequately assessing risk of major projects, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Digital Government
Video: Glenn Greenwald on Silicon Valley's Growing Conscience
The people pushed for privacy.
People
After an 11-month vacancy, Census names a CIO
The Census Bureau has picked Patent Office veteran Kevin Smith to keep its tech shop running.
Acquisition
House to vote on bill to trim federal software spend
A bill requiring agency CIOs to streamline software spending is expected to pass the House of Representatives on June 7.
Digital Government
Biden announces public cancer database
Vice President Joe Biden, the public face of the administration's Cancer Moonshot, announced the release of the National Cancer Institute's Genomic Data Commons, a public-facing data platform that allows researchers to access, analyze and upload genomic health data to advance cancer research.
Cybersecurity
DOJ official: Some crypto poses 'undeniable' threat to public safety
Encryption has its virtues, but it is not universally good, said Leslie Caldwell, assistant attorney general for Justice's Criminal Division.
Cybersecurity
White House laments Cold War-era R&D structure
"Too often, the most agile and innovative companies are unwilling to work with government," the Office of Science and Technology Policy document says.
Cybersecurity
Sen. Whitehouse proposes cyber IG for civilian agencies
An overarching inspector general for cybersecurity would attract top-notch talent, according to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).
Digital Government
Getting government to go digital
William D. Eggers details the necessary steps for applying new technologies to today's government. PLUS: Three more books IT leaders should be reading.
Cybersecurity
Who Are the Hackers Who Broke into Mark Zuckerberg's Social Media Accounts?
The purpose of the attacks remain unclear.
Ideas
5 Things to Watch for When Alliant 2 Hits the Streets
The final request-for-proposals will be issued later this month.
People
MSPB hiring new privacy chief
Seeing an increased focus on privacy throughout government, the Merit Systems Protection Board wants to beef up its privacy leadership with a new dual-role hire.
Digital Government
Making your own luck
Pagan Kennedy explores what it takes to truly invent -- and whether we can find ways to encourage more of it.
Digital Government
When data deceives
Never mind big data -- John H. Johnson and Mike Gluck warn that the little data can create real confusion all by itself.
Digital Government
Inside the world of cybercrime
Former federal prosecutor David Locke Hall recounts the investigation and takedown of a $100 million cybercrime operation.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Label Trump a ‘Shape-Shifting Lizard’ on Billboard, Overthrow North Korean Facebook Knockoff, and Steal NFL Players' Medical Evaluations
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Facebook Built a Chat Bot Called “Crisis Bot” to Monitor Global Crises
The bot will monitor when its Safety Check feature is activated.
Modernization
Will the Constitution Protect Your Next Smartphone?
Phone security will soon hinge on people’s behavior—but that could make it easier for the government to unlock the devices.
Digital Government
Congress Scrutinizes DHS, DOD Silicon Valley Offices
Both departments have until mid-June to provide briefings on their West Coast efforts.
Digital Government