Digital Government
How Do Americans Weigh Privacy Versus National Security?
A new poll shows people still think the collection of their personal data is a bad thing—but they’re marginally more willing to support increased national-security surveillance.
Digital Government
New trans-Atlantic data deal welcomed on Capitol Hill
A framework governing the transfer of European citizens' data into systems owned by U.S. companies includes more consequences for U.S. firms that don't play by the new privacy rules.
Digital Government
Government documents portal gets a major facelift
Released for a year of beta testing, GovInfo aims to provide a user-centered portal for accessing federal publications online.
Modernization
New bill seeks to remove roadblocks to telehealth
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the CONNECT for Health Act to increase access to telehealth services and reduce costs.
Modernization
Google leads effort to bring broadband to public housing
Google is picking up the tab for hyper-speed Internet access in public housing across the country, starting with 100 homes in Kansas City.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon IG to audit cyber readiness
The audit will gauge how well agencies have corrected vulnerabilities identified by Command Cyber Readiness Inspections.
Modernization
Cybersecurity key in converged NS2020 environment
How cybersecurity is woven into fabric of the GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.
Cybersecurity
Could a More Secure Online Browser Protect Background Check Hack Victims?
Richard “Hollis” Helms, a 45-year-veteran of the intelligence community, has a tool he says might stem the potential bleeding of national secrets.
Acquisition
FITARA's foundation: data and flexibility
NITAAC's program director argues that GWACs offer IT management benefits that extend well beyond price.
Modernization
Microsoft's Project Natik Test-Drives a Data Center Under the Sea
The cold water of the deep sea may be an ideal environment for server farms.
Emerging Tech
How Do You Govern Data in the Internet of Everything?
By 2020, more than 200 billion sensors will produce data on everything from human hearts to heavy construction equipment to ocean seafloors.
Digital Government
Microgrids, Panels and Geothermal Heat Pumps: The High-Tech Renewable Energy Powering Tribal Communities
Moving beyond the traditional power grid.
Digital Government
Grassley questions Defense secretary’s personal email use
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) is concerned that use of personal email for official business by Defense Secretary Ash Carter poses security risks.
Ideas
7 Steps to Faster Transformation in Government
The need for transformation in government is a constant.
Digital Government
Not sure that tweet is legit? GSA looks to help
New digital registry aims to offer a one-stop source for those looking to verify that a social media account is really run by an agency.
Cybersecurity
Former DOE employee pleads guilty to attempted spear-phishing
Charles Harvey Eccleston, who was fired by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2010, offered to sell a list of 5,000 email addresses of purported NRC employees to undercover FBI agents posing as representatives of a foreign government, the DOJ statement said.
Cybersecurity
Amid Cybersecurity Concerns, House Republicans Blast Education CIO Misconduct
Rep. Jason Chaffetz., R.-Utah., challenged CIO Danny Harris and Acting Secretary John King on recent investigation into Harris’ behavior, arguing the department may not be equipped to protect 139 million Social Security numbers from cyberattack.
Digital Government
Smart Bombs, Swarmbots and Miniature Railguns: The New Weapons the Pentagon Says It Needs
Defense secretary lays out his vision for the next decade’s killer capabilities in 2017 budget preview.
Cybersecurity
This Year's High-Tech Super Bowl Stadium Could Be a Target for Hackers
The Bay Area will host this year’s big game in the league’s newest venue, an arena chock-full of technology and networking equipment.
Digital Government