Digital Government
What You Probably Didn't Know About the US CIO Role
Pop quiz: What is Tony Scott’s job title? If you’re a regular Nextgov reader, you probably said “federal chief information officer.” But that’s only half-right.
Digital Government
The Problem with the Pentagon’s Hypersonic Missile
Military officials say their superfast weapons of the future won’t carry nuclear warheads. But will other nuclear nations believe it when the missiles start flying?
Digital Government
This Very Common Cellphone Surveillance Still Doesn't Require a Warrant
And a court just ruled in favor of the government, again.
Digital Government
GSA builds hub for agency citizen science projects
The General Services Administration's new CitizenScience.gov site aims to make it easier for the American public to volunteer to help address critical issues.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers concerned about aftermath of an electrical grid cyberattack
A House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee explored what plans are in place to recover from a large-scale attack on critical infrastructure.
Digital Government
Census takes on non-respondents with tech
The Census Bureau has until September 2016 to make key decisions on how to follow up with non-respondents in the 2020 population count.
Digital Government
Is IRS dropping the risk assessment ball?
The nation's tax data hasn't been hacked directly, but watchdogs say the IRS made "the wrong call" on risk assessments, which led to data leaking out the front door.
Modernization
'Toxic' data threatens agencies
Data can get stale and make government more vulnerable to hacks. On the other hand, agencies must meet Freedom of Information Act requirements for preserving information.
Cybersecurity
New US Cyber Commission Tries to Find a Seat for Government at the Table
Silicon Valley firms "think government is the enemy,” one cybersecurity experts says.
Digital Government
IG: NASA needs an IT guard dog
The agency lacks comprehensive plans for IT security and hasn't had steady leadership in charge of protecting its assets, a new report says.
Digital Government
Making the most of your power user
Informal experts can be an agency's best resource for critical data calls -- but only if the relationship is properly managed.
Acquisition
Contracting for agile
Steve Kelman digs into just what's required by the FAR, and finds it's remarkably agile-friendly.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Wants Feedback on Engagement with Commercial Satellite Industry
An agency official said he envisions a future in weather forecasting where NOAA relies on “a mixture of government and commercial satellites.”
Digital Government
VA Changes Course on Scheduling System Again
Officials say they can actually do things cheaper and quicker more using revamped versions of VA’s own in-house systems.
Modernization
House panel rips VA leadership on scheduling software pause
VA officials were grilled by lawmakers on a pause in the acquisition of a scheduling system and a possible rethink of the agency's homegrown electronic health record.
Digital Government
Some agencies will miss 2016 email management deadline
Although most agencies are on track to meet a presidential directive to archive email records electronically, a few will need more time.
Cybersecurity
Own Worst Enemy: Two-Thirds of Government Data Breaches are Accidental Leaks
More than half a billion personal records were stolen, lost or compromised in 2015, including 191 million records from a single incident, a new report found.
Digital Government
Video: Google Calendar Wants to Help You Achieve Your Goals
One half-hour block at a time.
Digital Government
FBI Says iPhone Hacking Method Will Remain Secret
The FBI doesn’t own the technique used to unlock the San Bernardino iPhone, so it can’t reveal the method to Apple even if it wanted to.
People