Modernization
Video: Meet the New Digital Assistant Smarter than Siri
The app is called Hound and can take on more complicated requests than Siri
Digital Government
Defense Chief to Silicon Valley: We’re on the Same Side
As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.
Cybersecurity
How Hackers Recruit New Talent
It involves job postings on the Dark Web, Skype interviews and digital voice-changing technology.
Cybersecurity
Windows 10 is Adding APT Protection. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal.
The Pentagon hopes to have everything converted over to Windows 10 by January 2017.
Cybersecurity
Why Does the IRS Keep Using This Hacked System?
The Internal Revenue Service said last week the number of records it lost in a 2015 data breach is higher than it previously thought.
Digital Government
Survey: Modernizing Legacy IT Actually Leads to More Security Challenges
Federal IT decision-makers cited incomplete transitions and a lack of familiarity with new systems.
Digital Government
IT Upgrade Fund Faces More Skepticism in Congress
Lawmakers say they want to see more details about the plan.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers seek controls for access to geolocation data
The Department of Justice is resisting calls from some members of Congress to use warrants to access historical geolocation data.
Digital Government
When agile development is change management in disguise
The current and former heads of 18F agree that when it comes to digital services, the tech is often secondary at best.
Cybersecurity
Army looks to bridge biometrics contract
Northrop Grumman is getting an extension on a contract for a military biometrics capability.
Digital Government
Feds show off tech for international development
Officials at the "Defense, Development and Diplomacy" summit at the State Department cautioned the audience about the pace of technology development in the government sector.
Cybersecurity
FBI Director Gets Schooled on Security Tech by Congressman
James Comey was unprepared for a barrage of technical questions by California Rep. Darrell Issa, during a hearing on iPhone encryption.
Acquisition
Me and Donald Trump
Steve Kelman believes a 2014 note from Donald Trump points to the potential for an outbreak of civility on the part of the Republican frontrunner.
Cybersecurity
Rogers: Silicon Valley can benefit from CYBERCOM outreach
"If we can't generate value for both [sides], that's not a partnership," Adm. Michael Rogers, head of U.S. Cyber Command, said at the annual RSA conference in downtown San Francisco.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Wants to Give Agency CIOs Authority to Crack Down on Personal Email Use
Labor groups fought efforts at DHS and OPM recently to shut off personal email access.
Modernization
Video: This App Turns Your Phone Into a Car Key
A huge convenience or a massive security risk?
Emerging Tech
Senators Introduce Another Internet of Things Bill
A bipartisan group of senators wants the FCC to study the Internet of Things' spectrum requirements.
Cybersecurity
Your Checking Account Is Probably Easier to Hack into Than Your Email
Few passwords are as important as those that protect your finances.
Cybersecurity
Congress weighs in on FBI-Apple dispute
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle had serious questions about whether the FBI should be able to compel Apple to build software to support its investigative efforts.
Cybersecurity