Cybersecurity
Leading by example: the federal CISO and cybersecurity collaboration
Signature-based security and outdated data strategies are just two of the challenges that need serious government-wide attention.
People
Management 101: It really does work
Steve Kelman spotlights new research that shows several "best practices" do indeed measurably improve organizational performance.
Digital Government
18F wants to experiment with design standards
The federal government's in-house design and usability consultancy would like sites to be clean and consistent but not necessarily uniform.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Reveal NFL Prospect Wearing Gas Mask Bong, Infect Mich. Utility’s Office Systems & Manipulate Students’ GPAs
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Facebook Lost the First Round in a Battle Over the Legality of its Automatic Photo-Tagging
The judge rejected Facebook’s request to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by three Chicago Facebook users.
Emerging Tech
This Robot Mermaid's Main Goal Is to Explore the Deep Sea
The OceanOne robot has successfully explored the wreckage of a ship that sank in 1664.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Infects Michigan Utility Provider’s Business Systems
Energy // Michigan, United States
Cybersecurity
Grades Manipulated in Illinois School District; Employee Placed On Leave
Education // Illinois, United States
Cybersecurity
NFL Prospect Laremy Tunsil's Hacked Twitter Account Shows Creepy Gas Mask Bong Video
Entertainment // Social Media // United States
Digital Government
White House: If Unchecked, Big Data Could Lead to Discrimination
A new report warns that algorithms might inadvertently be biased against certain populations.
Artificial Intelligence
Video: Meet the AI That Will Kill Siri and Order Pizza for You
Viv is coming to a smartphone near you.
Emerging Tech
Box Rolls Out FedRAMP-Approved Government Offering
With that authority, Box for Government can now serve civilian agencies at the FedRAMP-moderate level.
Emerging Tech
Justice is Crafting a Body Camera Catalog for Local Police Forces
Data protection and privacy controls are scattered throughout the seven-page list of characteristics that will be included in the guide.
Ideas
4 Steps to Consider When Creating a Cloud Strategy in 2016
To become a source of competitive advantage, federal IT administrators implementing a cloud strategy should consider the following steps.
Emerging Tech
VA Hires Part of HealthCare.gov 'Rescue Team' to Run Vets.gov
The new VA site is supposed to be a single sign-on portal hosting all online veteran services.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX Has Landed its Fastest-Flying Rocket Yet on a Floating Platform at Sea
After launching JCSAT-14, SpaceX landed the first stage of its rocket on a floating platform at sea for the second time ever.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: Treasury hitting the mark as cyber steward
In its mission to help protect the nation's critical financial infrastructure, the Treasury Department is covering the bases, according to a new audit report.
Modernization
A brief history of FedRAMP
Revisiting key milestones for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program.
Cybersecurity