Cybersecurity
DISA Wants $9M to Fast Track Cyber Innovations
The agency's Rapid Innovation Fund is pursuing “mature prototypes” of cybersecurity technologies that could be operationalized within two years.
Emerging Tech
Why Federal Agencies Won’t Take Up the Internet of Things Anytime Soon
A new report suggests leadership vacuums and lack of an IoT strategy could hinder adoption.
Cybersecurity
Obama Establishes Cyberattack Response Chain of Command
For years, there has been confusion in the private sector and internally among agencies about who's in charge when hackers hit the homeland.
Digital Government
CIA Director: Open Source a ‘Tremendous Advantage’
Combining data sets offers a clearer picture of an event, John Brennan said.
Digital Government
Army Assessments of Contractors’ Past Performance Fall Short
Pentagon watchdog says evaluators didn’t understand criteria.
Acquisition
OMB's new one-stop shop for digital services
A new site, developed by OMB and USDS, gives feds a one-stop shop for information and best practices for digital services acquisition.
Digital Government
DOD unveils Boston innovation hub
Defense Secretary Ash Carter cut the ribbon on an east coast version of the Pentagon's Silicon Valley innovation unit.
Digital Government
Creating federal digital services that actually work
User stories and continuous delivery are vital but count for little if fundamental needs are not being met.
Modernization
DHS official: Cloud fuels progress
CTO Michael Hermus says the cloud "represents endless opportunity" for DHS and other federal agencies because it shifts the focus from infrastructure to mission-oriented services.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Can Spy on Wireless Keyboards From Hundreds of Feet Away
There’s a gaping security hole in eight popular models.
Modernization
Police in Michigan Are Trying to 3D-Print a Murder Victim’s Fingerprint to Unlock His Phone
The technology requires more testing before it can be deployed.
Cybersecurity
White House policy defines cyber roles
A new presidential policy directive clarifies the responsibilities of federal law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies in responding to significant cyber incidents.
Digital Government
A Quick Guide to the Jihadist Communications Toolkit
A new report documents how extremist groups’ use of secure digital tools software has evolved.
Digital Government
Snapchat Is the Latest Tech Company to Be Sued for Mapping Faces
The popular messaging app says it doesn’t gather biometric information.
People
The push for enterprise risk management
Savvy agency leaders are already integrating holistic ERM into decision-making processes as they wait for new guidance from OMB.
Acquisition
At CHESS, Army gets flexible on contracting
The contracting regime run by the Army's Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions is moving into a new phase with big implications for federal IT acquisition.
Artificial Intelligence
Tech & Tequila: Explore the Potential and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in Government
Join Nextgov over cocktails and hear experts chat about the possibilities and challenges AI could mean for the federal government.
Digital Government
IG Calls Out Federal Acquisition Service Over IT Resellers
The IG found commercial prices were lower for many of the top-selling items on GSA's IT Schedule.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Scientists and Astronauts Take on San Diego Comic-Con
Separating science fiction from science fact.
Digital Government