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.
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.
Cybersecurity
Hurd: Hospitals shouldn't look to government for cyber protection
Rep. Will Hurd offered blunt advice to hospitals as the healthcare industry faces an epidemic of cyber attacks.
Digital Government
Big data and disasters
A new report from a DHS advisory board spells out what government can do to maximize the use of big-data analytics in national security and emergency situations.
Digital Government
New USPS legislation won't touch tech, probably
Lawmakers are exploring their options for an agency in dire need of aid.
Cybersecurity
Tabletop exercises a useful tool in cybersecurity testing
A senior DOD official said such exercises are among the most useful tools for cybersecurity testing, evaluation and training.
Cybersecurity
New CDM services on the horizon
A task order to provide smaller agencies with Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation as a cloud-based service is coming this summer, while a new phase focused on data is being explored.
People
Raj Shah to take the helm at DIUX 2.0
Raj Shah, an entrepreneur and formerly senior director of strategy at Palo Alto Networks, is replacing George Duchak as the leader of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental.
Digital Government
Why Facebook Scares the Media -- And the US Government
Facebook’s potential is without precedent. But its public scrutiny will be unprecedented, too.
Emerging Tech
First Responders: We Can’t Wait for FirstNet
Officials from first responder groups said they need better communication apps.
Digital Government
Video: Why Is Twitter Blocking Intelligence Agencies From Data Mining Tweets?
Other tech companies are also trying to distance themselves from the government.
Digital Government