Modernization
White House backs $400M push for 5G research
The Advanced Wireless Research Initiative, led by NSF, will sow the seeds for next-generation wireless services in the U.S. by setting up research networks to experiment with applications.
Cybersecurity
How military strategy can improve cyber response
Cyberattacks will occur. Preparation is the key -- and civilian agencies could take a cue from the military’s sustained readiness model.
People
How to negotiate with a liar
Deception and half-truths are almost a given in many negotiations, Steve Kelman notes, but there are strategies that can maximize the other party's candor.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Target Sports Training Clinic, N.C. State; Alabama and Oklahoma Accidentally Leak Security-Sensitive Data
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
'Mr. Robot' Played to Our Worst Technology Fears With a Mini Horror Movie About a Hacked Smart Home
This is a different kind of home invasion.
Digital Government
In the Future, We’ll Stop Truck Attacks With the Push of a Button
Sound guns, car zappers and pain rays are some of the ways we will (and won’t) stop vehicle-based terrorism in the next decade.
Digital Government
Video: Take a Peek Inside Facebook's First Data Center
Just about everything is housed here.
Cybersecurity
Sports Clinic Owner Alleges MLB Hacked His Social Media Presence
Healthcare and Public Health // Florida, United States
Cybersecurity
Improperly Set Up Database Exposed Oklahoma Police, Bank to Physical Intruders
Government (U.S.) // Oklahoma, United States
Cybersecurity
Hack Impacted 38,000 Current, Former N.C. State Students
Education // North Carolina, United States
Modernization
Microsoft Exec to Government: Use Part of $3.1B IT Fund on Analysis
The company’s CTO of federal, Susie Adams, says agencies need to spend some modernization money on prioritizing projects.
Modernization
Pokemon Go Could Bolster Brain Health - If You Weren't So Distracted by the Game
This app still has some of the same problems of other video games.
Digital Government
What Would a Trump Presidency Mean to the Pentagon?
An open letter from Silicon Valley leaders suggests a GOP victory would scuttle Ash Carter’s outreach effort.
Modernization
Move over, ITMF?
The MOVE IT Act, which takes a different approach to funding IT modernization that the administration has proposed, may have a better chance of clearing Congress.
Digital Government
White House pushes agency heads to expand open data
New guidance issued by two White House offices outlines best practices for agency leaders to open more data, engage with citizens digitally and solicit public feedback.
Digital Government
How Snapchat puts a friendly :) on government
A handful of agencies are experimenting with the ephemeral photo-sharing service to reach younger audiences, and they’re doling out information with a healthy dose of entertainment and emojis.
Cybersecurity
New ransomware rips and runs
A new kind of ransomware deletes computer files rather than decrypt and return them after victims pay up.
Ideas
To Succeed in Cyberspace, Don’t Forget the Human Element
Adm. Michael Rogers reminded us of the most critical—and challenging—aspect of all cyber operations: “Never, ever forget the human dynamic.”
Digital Government
Justice Department putting smart guns to the test
The National Institute of Justice is conducting a smart gun technology challenge and asking for feedback on ways such tech could be integrated into federal law enforcement firearms.
Cybersecurity