Emerging Tech

Scientists Are Working on More Nimble, Powerful Drones That Mimic Bat Aerodynamics

Drones of the future will look a lot less like quadcopters.

Cybersecurity

There’s a Hacker Shortage, so Facebook Is Turning to Middle Schools

The tech giant has arranged for hundreds of kids, from middle-school age up, to play a hacking game tit’s developed—because it’s having trouble recruiting for security roles.

Cybersecurity

FDIC shakeup over 'major incident' revelations

The agency is scrambling to shore up its internal cybersecurity practices as watchdogs scrutinize a spate of unauthorized employee data extractions.

Digital Government

New details on IC's insider threat patrol

Robert Litt, ODNI's top laywer, told a closed Senate hearing in 2012 about how intelligence agencies use data and computer systems to uncover potential insider threats.

Cybersecurity

Bill would require White House policy on cyberwar

Two senators have introduced legislation that would require the administration to create a policy for when a cyberattack crosses the boundary from a crime or nuisance to qualify as an act of war.

Cybersecurity

New Homeland Security Alert Warns of SAP Program Vulnerabilities

It is incumbent upon the customer, not SAP, to fix the problem, according to researchers.

Cybersecurity

Embracing agile at the border

DHS components are discovering that transformation is best tackled one step at a time.

Cybersecurity

DHS warns on old SAP vulnerability

US-CERT issued a warning about a five-year-old SAP vulnerability that could still be a problem in unpatched systems.

Modernization

The Internet’s Favorite Website

As Web traffic shifts toward mobile, a new study finds Wikipedia remains the most popular informational site around.

Digital Government

Pentagon Shakes Up Silicon Valley Outreach

Defense Secretary Ash Carter gives DIUx new leaders, a new office and a promotion.

Cybersecurity

Achieving holistic cybersecurity

To be effective in their security efforts, agencies must be proactive -- using cyber analytics and cognitive-based systems to develop true security intelligence.

Emerging Tech

Is Virtual Reality The Key To Government's Training Woes?

The head of a simulation trade group argues the technology could help agencies cut training costs.

Cybersecurity

OPM: A Year After the Big Breach

A senior cybersecurity official reflects on OPM’s upcoming “unfortunate anniversary.”

Emerging Tech

Video: Visit the Bottom of the Ocean with Virtual Reality

Going boldly where only fish have gone before.

Cybersecurity

DHS Is Under the Gun to Collect Data About Threats to Infrastructure, Networks

The data-collection strategy is the first step in a larger effort to unite operations across the department's cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection and law enforcement situational awareness programs.

Ideas

What Possibilities Can Virtual Reality Bring Beyond the Gaming World?

One real-world application is leveraging it as a tool to treat various mental problems like severe paranoia.

Digital Government

ISIS Launches App -- For Kids

The terrorist group has found a new way to promote its message to children.

Digital Government

Culture Change in Federal IT Starts at the Top

A leader plus top cover plus the right people equal great technology, one official says.

Modernization

These Are the Most Popular Android Apps of All Time

Facebook is king.

Digital Government

No More Rock Climbing Walls? Silicon Valley’s Insane Perks Are Unsustainable

With venture capital funding drying up and cash-strapped businesses eager to get liabilities off the books, some companies have had to face the unthinkable: limiting the free-for-all.