Cybersecurity
NGA sees urgency in harnessing commercial geoint capabilities
At a Nov. 16 small satellite workshop at NGA headquarters, Director Robert Cardillo said his agency must hitch itself to the explosion in commercial geospatial capabilities.
Cybersecurity
Marine Corps CIO seeks to cordon off network
The uniqueness of the Marine Corps network and the threat of adversaries manipulating data require the Corps to segment parts of its network to make it more defensible, CIO Dennis Crall said.
Digital Government
The US Government Wants to Register Drones. Here's Why It Should.
There are a lot of concerns about integrating drones into the national airspace.
People
Next-generation IT governance
CIOs must find ways to nudge mission partners toward smarter investment decisions.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Hijack Twitter to Avenge ISIS Drone Strike, Expose U.S. Prisoner Calls, and Attack Spotify Listeners
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Governance lags tech on info sharing, CIA's Brennan says
The CIA director warns that the rapid technological improvements in spycraft and information collection have outpaced the ability of worldwide intel agencies to cooperate.
Digital Government
Clinton Says US Should Spend Whatever It Takes to Scrutinize Incoming Syrian Refugees
Screening "is the No. 1 requirement” for Syrians seeking to enter the United States, Clinton said during the debate.
Digital Government
Time to Stop Treating Federal IT Specialists Like the ‘Nerds in the Basement’
Techies in government are too often cut out of the decision-making process, the head of the U.S. Digital Service said.
Modernization
Federal Customer Experience Forecast: More Disparity Between Haves and Have-Nots
A new report from Forrester Research predicts “uneven progress” among federal agencies.
Emerging Tech
Video: Is This High-Tech Barbie Watching You?
As more toys connect to the Internet, security concerns rise.
Digital Government
Watchdog: IRS Tech Still Puts Taxpayer Data at Risk
The IRS' information systems are still deficient, a Government Accountability Office report says.
Cybersecurity
Jihadis Breach 54,000 Twitter Accounts to Avenge the Killing of ISIS Hacker
Government (U.S.) // Web Services
Artificial Intelligence
Community Rallies to 'Ban Killer Drones'
The unmanned-aircraft industry could help to revive a struggling region. But what are the consequences?
Cybersecurity
Online Investment Startup Nutmeg Exposes Customer Financials in Email Goof
Financial Services // UK
Digital Government
Google Maps Allows Offline Access
Users must pre-download maps of areas where they plan to travel.
Emerging Tech
User Feedback Key to USASpending.gov’s 2-Year Facelift
Treasury has built an open beta site to collect user feedback before the final version goes live May 2017.
Cybersecurity
New Hatch Act rules affect feds on social media, DOT faces cyber audit and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity