Digital Government
FAA partners with 3 companies to test real-world UAS uses
Agency also unveils the B4UFLY app, which is designed to help novice users fly their drones safely and legally.
Cybersecurity
Guard, Reserve are X factors in cyber plans
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter wants the National Guard and Reserve to play a crucial role in building out the Pentagon's cyber force.
Digital Government
6 questions to ask before any big data migration
Resist the pressure to jump right in, and make sure there is clarity on these fundamental goals and scope.
Cybersecurity
UC Berkeley Students Swept Up in Administrative Office Hack
Education // Financial Services // California, United States
Cybersecurity
NIST director, Army training and connecting the grid
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Video: How to Take Sharper Photos With Your Smartphone
Quick tips to be a better smartphone photographer.
Emerging Tech
Committee Approves Plans for DHS Social Media Group
The group would assess the best ways to use social media before, during and after terrorist attacks or other emergencies.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX’s Mission Today Tested if it Can Protect Astronauts on its Spaceship
SpaceX has to prove it can get astronauts away from its rocket as fast as possible in the event of an emergency.
Modernization
How to Use Mobile Phone Data for Good Without Invading Anyone’s Privacy
Call-data records show the true nature of social networks and human movement.
Emerging Tech
CNN and FAA Team Up to Test Drones
The FAA is considering the technology that Amazon would use to deliver packages remotely.
People
Congress weighs in on DHS social media outreach
A House-passed bill approved May 6 by a Senate panel would expand the scope of Homeland Security's Social Media Working Group.
Digital Government
Senators look for answers on FOIA reform, Clinton emails
Legislation can accomplish only so much when up against "an instinct of secrecy," says Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Digital Government
OPM Gives Agencies Permission to Fast-Track Hiring of Digital Teams
Agencies will now have greater latitude to hire digital services experts on a temporary basis.
Cybersecurity
Navy's new cyber strategy prioritizes threats
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command's five-year plan aims to avoid a repeat of the 2013 Iranian hack of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
People
OPM carves out broad hiring exception for digital services
The move comes as OMB is pushing agencies to create in-house digital services teams akin to GSA's 18F and its own U.S. Digital Service.
Emerging Tech
By Infusing Government Services with Tech, Sweden Aims to Bolster Social Welfare and Democracy
Some of the most popular government apps are those that let citizens manage and monitor their personal benefits, such as Social Security, parental leave and sick days.
Cybersecurity
DHS/NASA device helps rescue four in Nepal
The life-saving tech will be on display at a May 7 event at the Virginia Task Force One Training Facility in Lorton, Va.
Digital Government
Lessons Learned from Australia's Chief Technology Officer
Australian government’s chief technology officer, John Sheridan, is a big proponent of taking small steps to achieve large, federal IT service goals.
Cybersecurity
Republicans May Offer Short-Term Extension of Patriot Act Surveillance
A standoff over overhauling the NSA’s surveillance authorities is getting wrapped up in a broader Senate fight about Iran, highway funding and an international trade deal.
Modernization