Digital Government
VA edges closer to rollout of new health record platform
The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to launch its new, modular, web-based electronic health record viewer this summer.
Cybersecurity
Feds Finalize Basic Cyber Hygiene Rules for Contractor Systems
Some industry members say the marching orders are not in lockstep.
Digital Government
18F: Slack Incident Wasn’t a ‘Data Breach'
The tech team responded to the IG report saying a security vulnerability within Slack was fixed, and that data wasn’t exposed.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Press Census to Appoint Permanent CIO Amid Prep for 2020 Count
The agency’s’ IT shop has been officially leaderless since last July.
Digital Government
Navy Wants to Train Employees to be ‘Ethical Hackers’
Thirty-four sailors will undergo the Certified Ethical Hacker program, an intensive five-day course.
Emerging Tech
Video: Google Wants You To Test Its Self-Driving Cars
Let the machine do the driving, while you do the typing.
Cybersecurity
House, Senate bills would urge more sanctions on Iranian hackers
The Iran Cyber Sanctions Act of 2016 would push the U.S. government to slap more sanctions on Iranian hackers.
Digital Government
CIA Only Follows One Non-US Account on Twitter
The United Kingdom’s Government Communications Headquarters, an intelligence and security agency, joined Twitter today.
People
How to stay off the High Risk List
The IBM Center for the Business of Government shares some ideas for staying off the Government Accountability Office's high-profile watch list.
Digital Government
IGs press Senate on records access
A group of inspectors general appealed to congressional leaders to change a Justice Department order they say is preventing them from carrying out their oversight duties.
Digital Government
The Pentagon Wants to Get Its Hands on the Technology Behind Bitcoin
Blockchain technology promises secure, tamper-proof and even faster communications and data transfer.
Acquisition
OPM: Contractor's departure will not affect operations
Imperatis had been awarded a crucial contract to carry out the Shell modernization project for OPM. The firm has quit due to "financial distress," according to OPM.
Modernization
Smartphones Rule the Internet
Among the world’s most popular websites, most traffic comes from mobile devices.
Digital Government
DHS gets past phishing but leaves docs exposed
An independent audit found that DHS employees were tight-lipped with their passwords but sometimes left sensitive documents in plain sight.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Rape Car Dealership Customer, Change 'Game of Thrones' Dialogue on Reddit; Gitmo Accidentally Leaks Classified Intel
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization
Building an agile government with cloud-based analytics
A combination of public cloud and open-source technology could help agencies bridge the analytics gap.
Digital Government
Air Force HR is hiring a CIO
The IT executive would oversee enterprise architecture and portfolio management for a wide range of Air Force systems and serve as deputy director for plans and integration.
Digital Government
Who Will Own Your Data If the Tech Bubble Bursts?
Corporations, data brokers and even criminals might buy failed companies just for their users’ personal information.
Cybersecurity