Cybersecurity
Industry Ideas for Boosting Gov’t Cybersecurity: Go Back to the Basics
“Much of what is required, expected or even possible in cybersecurity management is known to cybersecurity professionals, but not fully or properly implemented across the government,” the report concluded.
Emerging Tech
Video: Running Low on Ink? Don't Worry, the Printer Can Order More
A new way to think about the Internet of Things.
Emerging Tech
Tech & Tequila: A Nextgov Meetup Where You Can Get Your Tech Buzz On
On Feb. 24, Nextgov's inaugural tech meet-up will gather data gurus from both government and private sector for a drink or two.
Digital Government
Pentagon Eyes Laser-Armed Drones to Shoot Down Ballistic Missiles
The high-flying aircraft would be the unmanned successors to the Air Force’s missile-zapping jetliner.
Digital Government
The Electronic Warfare Tech That’s Key to the Future of the F-35
Cognitive EW, today in its infancy, may one day justify the Joint Strike Fighter’s enormous cost.
Digital Government
Get Ready for Dissolvable Brain Sensors
They can measure pressure, temperature and much more before being safely absorbed into the body.
Digital Government
Government data is 'weird'
The mandated dive into government data is revealing surprising value to agencies, but it comes with rigorous reporting that runs deeper than a typical audit.
Cybersecurity
U.S. discloses zero-day exploitation practices
The government officially revealed that it uses undisclosed vulnerabilities in commercial software for surveillance and offensive cyber purposes.
Digital Government
Google Gave Up on China in 2008. Here’s Why It’s Heading Back
When American Internet companies do business abroad, they are sometimes forced to do a repressive government’s dirty work.
People
Time to measure the White House drapes for the next occupant
A new center to support the presidential transition officially launched Jan. 20, a year ahead of the next inauguration.
Modernization
GSA hopes Salesforce BPA leads to other targeted efforts
The new governmentwide Salesforce deal paves the way for other software platform acquisition efforts.
Cybersecurity
FDA issues draft guidance for medical device vulnerabilities
Security can be built into the design of a product, but risks can surface throughout its life cycle, the agency said in announcing the draft guidance.
Cybersecurity
Bill coming to establish encryption commission
Lawmakers plan legislation to create an encryption commission to make recommendations on how companies and law enforcement can work together.
Digital Government
Survey: CIOs Struggle to Measure Success in Dollars and Cents
More than half of the CIOs surveyed -- 63 percent -- said they struggle to calculate the return-on-investment of successful IT projects or to communicate those cost savings to other parts of the agency.
Emerging Tech
CDC Wants to Know How the Internet of Things Can Make the Workplace Safer
Emergency responders could use sensors to figure out when to evacuate, or when they need personal protective equipment.
Emerging Tech
Robots Can Now Defend Themselves Against Our Flying Kicks
Humanity seems to be intent on teaching robots how to destroy us.
Emerging Tech
Video: Virtual Reality Takes on the Art of Salvador Dali
Put on a VR headset and check out some melting clocks.
Cybersecurity
IT Pros Less Confident in Standard Security Tools
Some 92 percent of Internet-connected devices are running software “with known vulnerabilities,” according to Cisco’s annual security report.
Digital Government
18F lends the contracting community a hand
Steve Kelman points to GSA's CALC tool as an example of what smart collaboration can accomplish.
Emerging Tech