Modernization
GSA seeks IT exec to help with enterprise cloud
GSA wants an expert executive to help it with cloud and other transformational IT infrastructure efforts.
Cybersecurity
When security goes too far
What happens when agencies realize that every connected device is a potential threat?
Digital Government
What feds must do to get a handle on water data
Water resources are being stretched thin in drought-riddled parts of the U.S., but the government doesn't have the data it needs to monitor consumption and plan for the future.
Ideas
Time to Stop Hitting the Cyber Snooze Button on US Infrastructure
There’s nothing special about the U.S. power grid that would protect systems from cyber terrorists.
Cybersecurity
Should Secret Service Protect Emails of Future Presidents?
Until there is some type of specific intrusion, like the alleged DNC hack, there is nothing the government specifically does to help prevent hack attacks against presidential nominees.
Cybersecurity
Professionals Across the Globe Agree: Governments Don’t Invest Enough in Cyber
And one in three thinks the cyber shortage makes their organizations more vulnerable to attack.
Digital Government
NASA to Contractors: Hey, Do You Have $10M Worth of Our Stuff?
The U.S. space agency wants to make sure its government property is accurately accounted for.
Digital Government
Trump's Plea for Russia to Hack the US Government
The Republican nominee publicly asked a foreign government to leak emails from a cabinet secretary, dismissed the Geneva Conventions, and seemed confused about where Tim Kaine came from.
People
Understanding how FITARA grades are calculated
The Government Accountability Office plays a big role in determining whether agencies are successfully implementing FITARA.
Modernization
Dispelling the myth of 'perfect' security
A new approach called micro-segmentation is easy to deploy, requires fewer security resources and could be the key to streamlining risk management.
Emerging Tech
Video: Inside Tesla's Massive Gigafactory
It will be the largest building in the world, by footprint.
Digital Government
5 habits of highly effective government power users
Successful power users are technically curious, skilled at communication and highly organized. And they are essential to the government's data revolution.
Digital Government
VA and VistA: Can they be fixed?
VA's homegrown electronic health record system is at an inflection point -- one that encapsulates the state of the agency's entire technology operation.
Digital Government
Pentagon Officially Opens Boston DIUx with Eye on Biotech
Carter also added tech heavyweights such as Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to the Defense Innovation Advisory Board.
Cybersecurity
Cyber worker shortage hurting operations
Although the U.S. is in the top tier for educating new cybersecurity workers, the small talent pool is still a significant challenge for industry and government, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
OMB Stresses Security in Info Management Update
This is the first time since 2000 the "Circular A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource" has been updated.
Cybersecurity
OMB issues A-130 update
The long-awaited update to Circular A-130 addresses a range of cybersecurity issues, including insider threats and feds' use of personal email accounts at work.
Emerging Tech
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Delivery Drone
The British government will allow Amazon to test a system that uses drones to deliver packages.
Digital Government
TechFAR Hub Aims to Clear Up Buzzwords Like 'Agile' and 'Open Source'
USDS and OMB's procurement policy office collaborated on the TechFAR hub.
Modernization