Digital Government
Does the Government Need to Rethink Its Weed Ban to Get Cyber Talent?
An executive order dating to the Reagan administration outright bans federal employees from toking up -- even off duty.
Digital Government
FCC unveils prototype website redesign
The new FCC site, with enhanced data functionality and a better search engine, is expected to launch by Sept. 30.
Cybersecurity
Arab Hackers Suspected of Penetrating Israeli Military Network
Government (Foreign) // Israel
Digital Government
Feds Heighten Scrutiny of TSA Screeners and Aviation Staff to Thwart Insider Threat
The prospective measures stem from a report the Department of Homeland Security requested after a former baggage handler last December allegedly helped smuggle loaded guns aboard a plane bound for New York City.
Digital Government
18F’s Hillary Hartley on Redesigning Government Services: Put the People First
As deputy executive director of GSA’s digital services team, Hillary Hartley’s job is to put customers at the forefront of any technology project.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Still Gets Poor Marks for Customer Experience
The U.S. Postal Service and the National Parks Service get highest grades in government.
Cybersecurity
OPM widens online degree program, TSA tightens up, Sandia signs deal and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Video: How Do Noise-Canceling Headphones Work?
Electronically eliminating the sounds of your surroundings may be one way to finally get some work done.
Artificial Intelligence
Do Killer Robots Violate Human Rights?
When machines are anthropomorphized, we risk applying a human standard that should not apply to mere tools.
Digital Government
Ryan and Murray’s Next Big Project: Better Use of Big Data
The budget wunderkinds want the federal government to use data to improve its efficiency.
Modernization
Video: John Oliver Is the Most Powerful Tech Lobbyist in the Country
The British TV host excoriated patent trolls on his show Sunday.
Modernization
GSA plots single sign-in
Connect.Gov is working toward creating a system in which users can access government websites and services using an existing credential.
Digital Government
Republican Lawmakers Want More Accountability for US CTO Role
The new legislation would make it easier for lawmakers to compel the U.S. chief technology officer to testify before Congress.
Modernization
The 'ISIS effect' on DOD networks
From Kuwait to Honolulu, the war with the Islamic State is changing how the U.S. military communicates.
Cybersecurity
DHS to expedite data scans for foreign fighters
The need to quickly identify foreign fighters has outpaced DHS's ability to protect its big data operations.
Cybersecurity
Lottery IT Security Pro Accused of Rigging Equipment to Win $14.3 Million on Hot Lotto
Entertainment // Iowa, United States
Digital Government
White House Promotes Tech Meetups
Under federal CTO Megan Smith, the White House hosted its first tech meetup, encouraging technologists from across the U.S. to network with each other.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Publicize US Authorities’ Home Addresses and Freeze Cops’ Computers
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Acquisition