Ideas
6 Employees Who Could Wreak Havoc at Your Organization
There are certain signals that, with context, can pinpoint an insider threat before they strike.
Digital Government
Can Better IT Management Save Government $5.8B?
A new report emphasizes shared taxonomy for techies, the business side and executives so all stakeholders speak the same language.
Emerging Tech
This Biohybrid Robot Uses Sea Slug Muscles to Scoot Around
The researchers hope these robots will eventually be used to track down sources of pollution in waterways.
Digital Government
Trump Doesn’t Understand Cyberwar
The nominee is woefully unprepared for questions about the future of digital conflict.
Digital Government
How much modernization could the ITMF fund?
The administration has called for a $3.1 billion revolving IT Modernization Fund. That's a small share of the more than $80 billion agencies spend annually on IT, but still counts are real money. FCW puts it in perspective
Digital Government
NRC sheds 1962 handwriting rule
After 54 years, a rule requiring the atomic energy secretary to handwrite changes to official agency transcripts is being deleted.
Cybersecurity
CTIIC chief: We're up and running
The nascent Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center provides a mechanism for attributing cyber breaches to threat actors.
Modernization
DNA data storage capabilities hold promise for federal agencies
DNA-based data storage technologies could be a more secure answer for federal agencies' encrypted data, according to researchers.
Emerging Tech
Two Big Questions for Elon Musk
The Tesla CEO says it would be “morally reprehensible” for his company to build a fully driverless car before introducing semi-autonomous safety features. But how do we know Autopilot is safer than the alternative?
Digital Government
Census moves ahead with 2017 testing plans
The Census Bureau is seeking public feedback on its plan to use Puerto Rico as a proving ground for tech in advance of the 2020 enumeration.
Acquisition
Bill would extend civilian contractor whistleblower protections
New legislation would protect personal service contractors and subcontractors who report waste, fraud and abuse.
Digital Government
Facebook’s Terrifying Internet Drone Has Made its Maiden Voyage
The full-sized, carbon-fiber drone is solar-powered, and has a wingspan comparable to a Boeing 737 jet.
Emerging Tech
Video: NASA Scientists Fact-Check 'Star Trek' Tech
The space agency knows a thing or two about going boldly where no man has gone before.
Digital Government
An App Could Soon Tell Airport Agents if Travelers Might be Lying
Customs and Border Protection wants startups' help updating the airport process.
Emerging Tech
Elon Musk’s Master Plan for Tesla Is Self-Driving Cars and Sun-Powered Trucks
Musk has a four-point plan.
Modernization
Update Your Apple Devices Now to Fix Terrifying Security Bug
Hackers could grab your passwords just by sending you an infected iMessage.
Cybersecurity
A $5.8B argument for better IT management
IT COST Commission releases new taxonomy and metrics for managing IT spend, and says big agency savings can result from better data.
People
Lawmakers seek to keep tabs on politicking by feds
Leaders of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want details on federal employees' political activities during this contentious election season.
Modernization
How states can opt out of FirstNet
States are getting an early look at what they might have to do to opt out of a nationwide, interoperable broadband network for first responders.
Digital Government